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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.14, 35,994.84 and 14,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.14, 35,994.84 and 14,146.56 is: 19,522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.14 : 35,994.84 = 14,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.14/35,994.84 = 14,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.14x = 35,994.84 × 14,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.14x = 509,203,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,203,163.75/26,083.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.31

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