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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,662.28, 39,993.42 and 14,957.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,662.28, 39,993.42 and 14,957.96 is: 22,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,662.28 : 39,993.42 = 14,957.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,662.28/39,993.42 = 14,957.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,662.28x = 39,993.42 × 14,957.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,662.28x = 598,219,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,219,976.62/26,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.94

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