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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.14, 39,512.73 and 13,860.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.14, 39,512.73 and 13,860.27 is: 20,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.14 : 39,512.73 = 13,860.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.14/39,512.73 = 13,860.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.14x = 39,512.73 × 13,860.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.14x = 547,657,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,657,135.72/26,347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.21

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