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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.32, 35,883.21 and 14,674.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.32, 35,883.21 and 14,674.23 is: 20,250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.32 : 35,883.21 = 14,674.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.32/35,883.21 = 14,674.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.32x = 35,883.21 × 14,674.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.32x = 526,558,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,558,476.68/26,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.44

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