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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,223.65, 39,331.40 and 14,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,223.65, 39,331.40 and 14,383.25 is: 21,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,223.65 : 39,331.40 = 14,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,223.65/39,331.40 = 14,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,223.65x = 39,331.40 × 14,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,223.65x = 565,713,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,713,333.73/26,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.64

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