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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.53, 39,757.16 and 14,014.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.53, 39,757.16 and 14,014.22 is: 21,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.53 : 39,757.16 = 14,014.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.53/39,757.16 = 14,014.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.53x = 39,757.16 × 14,014.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.53x = 557,165,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,165,423.06/26,497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.07

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