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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.96, 39,686.52 and 13,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.96, 39,686.52 and 13,993.68 is: 20,983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.96 : 39,686.52 = 13,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.96/39,686.52 = 13,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.96x = 39,686.52 × 13,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.96x = 555,360,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,360,461.19/26,466.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.16

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