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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.64, 39,506.58 and 14,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.64, 39,506.58 and 14,673.72 is: 21,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.64 : 39,506.58 = 14,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.64/39,506.58 = 14,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.64x = 39,506.58 × 14,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.64x = 579,708,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,708,493.08/26,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.94

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