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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.20, 39,985.92 and 14,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.20, 39,985.92 and 14,999.76 is: 22,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.20 : 39,985.92 = 14,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.20/39,985.92 = 14,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.20x = 39,985.92 × 14,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.20x = 599,779,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,779,203.38/26,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,477.78

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