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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.32, 35,881.83 and 14,673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.32, 35,881.83 and 14,673.23 is: 20,249.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.32 : 35,881.83 = 14,673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.32/35,881.83 = 14,673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.32x = 35,881.83 × 14,673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.32x = 526,502,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,502,165.00/26,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.06

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