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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.85, 39,901.83 and 14,149.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.85, 39,901.83 and 14,149.85 is: 21,206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.85 : 39,901.83 = 14,149.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.85/39,901.83 = 14,149.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.85x = 39,901.83 × 14,149.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.85x = 564,604,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,604,709.72/26,623.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.73

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