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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,198.69, 39,298.44 and 14,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,198.69, 39,298.44 and 14,585.72 is: 21,878.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,198.69 : 39,298.44 = 14,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,198.69/39,298.44 = 14,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,198.69x = 39,298.44 × 14,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,198.69x = 573,195,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,195,845.78/26,198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,878.80

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