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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.76, 40,022.85 and 14,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.76, 40,022.85 and 14,196.20 is: 21,307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.76 : 40,022.85 = 14,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.76/40,022.85 = 14,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.76x = 40,022.85 × 14,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.76x = 568,172,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,172,383.17/26,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.19

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