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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,683.71, 39,992.76 and 14,972.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,683.71, 39,992.76 and 14,972.33 is: 22,440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,683.71 : 39,992.76 = 14,972.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,683.71/39,992.76 = 14,972.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,683.71x = 39,992.76 × 14,972.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,683.71x = 598,784,737.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,784,737.78/26,683.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.08

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