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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,467.23, 39,704.29 and 13,987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,467.23, 39,704.29 and 13,987.73 is: 20,983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,467.23 : 39,704.29 = 13,987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,467.23/39,704.29 = 13,987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,467.23x = 39,704.29 × 13,987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,467.23x = 555,372,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,372,888.36/26,467.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.42

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