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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.18, 39,308.20 and 14,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.18, 39,308.20 and 14,592.22 is: 21,888.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.18 : 39,308.20 = 14,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.18/39,308.20 = 14,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.18x = 39,308.20 × 14,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.18x = 573,593,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,593,902.20/26,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,888.57

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