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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.10, 38,971.73 and 14,896.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.10, 38,971.73 and 14,896.05 is: 22,308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.10 : 38,971.73 = 14,896.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.10/38,971.73 = 14,896.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.10x = 38,971.73 × 14,896.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.10x = 580,524,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,524,764.19/26,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.06

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