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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.83, 35,995.74 and 14,147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.83, 35,995.74 and 14,147.18 is: 19,523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.83 : 35,995.74 = 14,147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.83/35,995.74 = 14,147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.83x = 35,995.74 × 14,147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.83x = 509,238,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,238,213.01/26,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.14

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