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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.28, 39,898.28 and 14,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.28, 39,898.28 and 14,932.72 is: 22,351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.28 : 39,898.28 = 14,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.28/39,898.28 = 14,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.28x = 39,898.28 × 14,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.28x = 595,789,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,789,843.72/26,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.66

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