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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.24, 35,902.74 and 14,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.24, 35,902.74 and 14,838.76 is: 20,472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.24 : 35,902.74 = 14,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.24/35,902.74 = 14,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.24x = 35,902.74 × 14,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.24x = 532,752,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,752,142.20/26,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.17

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