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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.36, 35,909.88 and 14,843.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.36, 35,909.88 and 14,843.36 is: 20,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.36 : 35,909.88 = 14,843.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.36/35,909.88 = 14,843.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.36x = 35,909.88 × 14,843.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.36x = 533,023,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,023,276.40/26,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.07

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