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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.21, 35,883.78 and 14,677.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.21, 35,883.78 and 14,677.31 is: 20,249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.21 : 35,883.78 = 14,677.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.21/35,883.78 = 14,677.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.21x = 35,883.78 × 14,677.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.21x = 526,677,183.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,677,183.61/26,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,249.65

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