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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.91, 38,974.66 and 14,918.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.91, 38,974.66 and 14,918.25 is: 22,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.91 : 38,974.66 = 14,918.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.91/38,974.66 = 14,918.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.91x = 38,974.66 × 14,918.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.91x = 581,433,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,433,721.55/26,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.47

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