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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.67, 39,747.33 and 13,996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.67, 39,747.33 and 13,996.05 is: 20,986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.67 : 39,747.33 = 13,996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.67/39,747.33 = 13,996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.67x = 39,747.33 × 13,996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.67x = 556,305,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,305,618.05/26,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.59

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