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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.64, 39,697.47 and 13,983.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.64, 39,697.47 and 13,983.17 is: 20,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.64 : 39,697.47 = 13,983.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.64/39,697.47 = 13,983.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.64x = 39,697.47 × 13,983.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.64x = 555,096,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,096,471.58/26,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.61

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