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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.92, 35,953.93 and 14,723.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.92, 35,953.93 and 14,723.17 is: 20,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.92 : 35,953.93 = 14,723.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.92/35,953.93 = 14,723.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.92x = 35,953.93 × 14,723.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.92x = 529,355,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,355,823.56/26,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,317.70

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