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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.66, 35,909.40 and 14,691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.66, 35,909.40 and 14,691.76 is: 20,272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.66 : 35,909.40 = 14,691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.66/35,909.40 = 14,691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.66x = 35,909.40 × 14,691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.66x = 527,572,286.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,572,286.54/26,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,272.79

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