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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.13, 39,967.85 and 14,153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.13, 39,967.85 and 14,153.89 is: 21,229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.13 : 39,967.85 = 14,153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.13/39,967.85 = 14,153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.13x = 39,967.85 × 14,153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.13x = 565,700,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,700,552.44/26,647.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,229.32

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