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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.70, 39,307.44 and 14,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.70, 39,307.44 and 14,591.73 is: 21,887.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.70 : 39,307.44 = 14,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.70/39,307.44 = 14,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.70x = 39,307.44 × 14,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.70x = 573,563,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,563,551.47/26,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.81

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