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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,596.84, 39,861.33 and 14,122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,596.84, 39,861.33 and 14,122.84 is: 21,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,596.84 : 39,861.33 = 14,122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,596.84/39,861.33 = 14,122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,596.84x = 39,861.33 × 14,122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,596.84x = 562,955,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,955,185.78/26,596.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.24

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