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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,054.67, 35,954.97 and 14,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,054.67, 35,954.97 and 14,723.92 is: 20,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,054.67 : 35,954.97 = 14,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,054.67/35,954.97 = 14,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,054.67x = 35,954.97 × 14,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,054.67x = 529,398,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,398,101.88/26,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,318.74

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