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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,185.68, 39,254.22 and 13,697.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,185.68, 39,254.22 and 13,697.91 is: 20,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,185.68 : 39,254.22 = 13,697.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,185.68/39,254.22 = 13,697.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,185.68x = 39,254.22 × 13,697.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,185.68x = 537,700,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,700,772.68/26,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,534.15

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