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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.70, 35,885.07 and 14,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.70, 35,885.07 and 14,673.20 is: 20,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.70 : 35,885.07 = 14,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.70/35,885.07 = 14,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.70x = 35,885.07 × 14,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.70x = 526,548,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,548,629.70/26,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.99

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