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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.67, 35,953.59 and 14,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.67, 35,953.59 and 14,722.92 is: 20,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.67 : 35,953.59 = 14,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.67/35,953.59 = 14,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.67x = 35,953.59 × 14,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.67x = 529,341,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,341,829.28/26,053.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.36

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