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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.16, 39,252.46 and 14,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.16, 39,252.46 and 14,166.14 is: 21,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.16 : 39,252.46 = 14,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.16/39,252.46 = 14,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.16x = 39,252.46 × 14,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.16x = 556,055,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,055,612.03/26,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.61

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