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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.22, 39,275.34 and 13,711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.22, 39,275.34 and 13,711.74 is: 20,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.22 : 39,275.34 = 13,711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.22/39,275.34 = 13,711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.22x = 39,275.34 × 13,711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.22x = 538,533,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,533,250.49/26,192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,560.81

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