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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.91, 39,333.27 and 14,384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.91, 39,333.27 and 14,384.51 is: 21,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.91 : 39,333.27 = 14,384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.91/39,333.27 = 14,384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.91x = 39,333.27 × 14,384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.91x = 565,789,618.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,789,618.98/26,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.52

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