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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.70, 39,310.44 and 14,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.70, 39,310.44 and 14,593.73 is: 21,890.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.70 : 39,310.44 = 14,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.70/39,310.44 = 14,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.70x = 39,310.44 × 14,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.70x = 573,685,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,685,947.54/26,206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.81

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