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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,187.96, 39,268.98 and 13,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,187.96, 39,268.98 and 13,706.04 is: 20,552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,187.96 : 39,268.98 = 13,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,187.96/39,268.98 = 13,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,187.96x = 39,268.98 × 13,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,187.96x = 538,222,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,222,210.64/26,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.28

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