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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.56, 40,023.57 and 14,191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.56, 40,023.57 and 14,191.65 is: 21,293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.56 : 40,023.57 = 14,191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.56/40,023.57 = 14,191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.56x = 40,023.57 × 14,191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.56x = 568,000,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,000,497.19/26,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,293.72

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