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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.18, 39,295.56 and 13,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.18, 39,295.56 and 13,707.02 is: 20,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.18 : 39,295.56 = 13,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.18/39,295.56 = 13,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.18x = 39,295.56 × 13,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.18x = 538,625,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,625,026.83/26,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,571.41

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