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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.76, 35,893.73 and 14,073.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.76, 35,893.73 and 14,073.33 is: 19,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.76 : 35,893.73 = 14,073.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.76/35,893.73 = 14,073.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.76x = 35,893.73 × 14,073.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.76x = 505,144,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,144,236.85/26,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,421.33

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