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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.85, 35,995.93 and 14,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.85, 35,995.93 and 14,147.16 is: 19,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.85 : 35,995.93 = 14,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.85/35,995.93 = 14,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.85x = 35,995.93 × 14,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.85x = 509,240,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,240,070.39/26,083.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.20

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