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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,613.76, 39,924.54 and 14,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,613.76, 39,924.54 and 14,130.60 is: 21,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,613.76 : 39,924.54 = 14,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,613.76/39,924.54 = 14,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,613.76x = 39,924.54 × 14,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,613.76x = 564,157,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,157,704.92/26,613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,197.97

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