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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.18, 39,309.70 and 14,593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.18, 39,309.70 and 14,593.22 is: 21,890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.18 : 39,309.70 = 14,593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.18/39,309.70 = 14,593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.18x = 39,309.70 × 14,593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.18x = 573,655,100.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,655,100.23/26,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.07

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