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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.34, 39,714.27 and 13,999.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.34, 39,714.27 and 13,999.75 is: 20,974.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.34 : 39,714.27 = 13,999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.34/39,714.27 = 13,999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.34x = 39,714.27 × 13,999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.34x = 555,989,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,989,699.65/26,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.93

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