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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.36, 39,328.20 and 14,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.36, 39,328.20 and 14,366.60 is: 21,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.36 : 39,328.20 = 14,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.36/39,328.20 = 14,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.36x = 39,328.20 × 14,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.36x = 565,012,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,012,518.12/26,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.73

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