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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.52, 35,883.45 and 14,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.52, 35,883.45 and 14,672 is: 20,247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.52 : 35,883.45 = 14,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.52/35,883.45 = 14,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.52x = 35,883.45 × 14,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.52x = 526,481,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,481,978.40/26,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,247.34

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