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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.94, 39,507.35 and 14,516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.94, 39,507.35 and 14,516.15 is: 21,773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.94 : 39,507.35 = 14,516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.94/39,507.35 = 14,516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.94x = 39,507.35 × 14,516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.94x = 573,494,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,494,403.02/26,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,773.64

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