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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.83, 35,911.62 and 14,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.83, 35,911.62 and 14,086.17 is: 19,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.83 : 35,911.62 = 14,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.83/35,911.62 = 14,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.83x = 35,911.62 × 14,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.83x = 505,857,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,857,184.30/26,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,438.98

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