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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.92, 39,275.32 and 14,940.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.92, 39,275.32 and 14,940.64 is: 22,398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.92 : 39,275.32 = 14,940.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.92/39,275.32 = 14,940.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.92x = 39,275.32 × 14,940.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.92x = 586,798,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,798,417.00/26,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.66

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