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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,667.93, 39,968.64 and 14,828.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,667.93, 39,968.64 and 14,828.06 is: 22,223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,667.93 : 39,968.64 = 14,828.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,667.93/39,968.64 = 14,828.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,667.93x = 39,968.64 × 14,828.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,667.93x = 592,657,491.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,657,491.96/26,667.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,223.60

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