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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.91, 38,982.17 and 14,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.91, 38,982.17 and 14,923.25 is: 22,366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.91 : 38,982.17 = 14,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.91/38,982.17 = 14,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.91x = 38,982.17 × 14,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.91x = 581,740,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,740,510.85/26,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.97

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