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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.86, 35,883.83 and 14,066.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.86, 35,883.83 and 14,066.22 is: 19,411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.86 : 35,883.83 = 14,066.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.86/35,883.83 = 14,066.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.86x = 35,883.83 × 14,066.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.86x = 504,749,776.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,749,776.89/26,002.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,411.32

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