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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.62, 35,911.83 and 14,693.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.62, 35,911.83 and 14,693.47 is: 20,276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.62 : 35,911.83 = 14,693.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.62/35,911.83 = 14,693.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.62x = 35,911.83 × 14,693.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.62x = 527,669,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,669,396.75/26,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,276.56

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