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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.96, 39,657.98 and 13,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.96, 39,657.98 and 13,974.68 is: 20,954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.96 : 39,657.98 = 13,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.96/39,657.98 = 13,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.96x = 39,657.98 × 13,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.96x = 554,207,579.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,207,579.95/26,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.64

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