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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.87, 39,557.57 and 14,705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.87, 39,557.57 and 14,705.55 is: 22,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.87 : 39,557.57 = 14,705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.87/39,557.57 = 14,705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.87x = 39,557.57 × 14,705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.87x = 581,715,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,715,749.99/26,427.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.45

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