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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.11, 35,911.87 and 14,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.11, 35,911.87 and 14,086.54 is: 19,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.11 : 35,911.87 = 14,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.11/35,911.87 = 14,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.11x = 35,911.87 × 14,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.11x = 505,873,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,873,993.23/26,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.41

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