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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.57, 35,955.33 and 14,723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.57, 35,955.33 and 14,723.54 is: 20,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.57 : 35,955.33 = 14,723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.57/35,955.33 = 14,723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.57x = 35,955.33 × 14,723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.57x = 529,389,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,389,559.69/26,053.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,319.28

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