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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.96, 35,876.80 and 17,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.96, 35,876.80 and 17,386.08 is: 23,976.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.96 : 35,876.80 = 17,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.96/35,876.80 = 17,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.96x = 35,876.80 × 17,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.96x = 623,756,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,756,914.94/26,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,976.85

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