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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.90, 35,912.94 and 14,087.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.90, 35,912.94 and 14,087.23 is: 19,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.90 : 35,912.94 = 14,087.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.90/35,912.94 = 14,087.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.90x = 35,912.94 × 14,087.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.90x = 505,913,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,913,845.76/26,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,440.35

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