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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.16, 39,333.65 and 14,384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.16, 39,333.65 and 14,384.75 is: 21,574.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.16 : 39,333.65 = 14,384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.16/39,333.65 = 14,384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.16x = 39,333.65 × 14,384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.16x = 565,804,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,804,453.25/26,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,574.87

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