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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.56, 39,162.54 and 14,301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.56, 39,162.54 and 14,301.16 is: 21,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.56 : 39,162.54 = 14,301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.56/39,162.54 = 14,301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.56x = 39,162.54 × 14,301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.56x = 560,069,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,069,750.55/26,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,404.84

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