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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.92, 40,022.10 and 14,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.92, 40,022.10 and 14,995.53 is: 22,471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.92 : 40,022.10 = 14,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.92/40,022.10 = 14,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.92x = 40,022.10 × 14,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.92x = 600,152,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,152,601.21/26,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.81

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