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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.67, 39,254.70 and 14,167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.67, 39,254.70 and 14,167.64 is: 21,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.67 : 39,254.70 = 14,167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.67/39,254.70 = 14,167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.67x = 39,254.70 × 14,167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.67x = 556,146,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,146,261.63/26,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.85

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