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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.23, 39,541.05 and 13,873.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.23, 39,541.05 and 13,873.47 is: 20,823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.23 : 39,541.05 = 13,873.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.23/39,541.05 = 13,873.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.23x = 39,541.05 × 13,873.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.23x = 548,571,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,571,570.94/26,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.22

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