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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.91, 38,973.17 and 14,917.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.91, 38,973.17 and 14,917.25 is: 22,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.91 : 38,973.17 = 14,917.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.91/38,973.17 = 14,917.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.91x = 38,973.17 × 14,917.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.91x = 581,372,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,372,250.73/26,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.97

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