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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.40, 39,788.82 and 14,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.40, 39,788.82 and 14,853.24 is: 22,240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.40 : 39,788.82 = 14,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.40/39,788.82 = 14,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.40x = 39,788.82 × 14,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.40x = 590,992,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,992,892.78/26,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.02

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