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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.09, 35,884.62 and 14,673.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.09, 35,884.62 and 14,673.15 is: 20,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.09 : 35,884.62 = 14,673.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.09/35,884.62 = 14,673.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.09x = 35,884.62 × 14,673.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.09x = 526,540,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,540,411.95/26,003.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.15

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