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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.28, 35,884.47 and 14,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.28, 35,884.47 and 14,672.73 is: 20,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.28 : 35,884.47 = 14,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.28/35,884.47 = 14,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.28x = 35,884.47 × 14,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.28x = 526,523,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,523,139.50/26,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.34

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