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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.94, 35,996.13 and 14,147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.94, 35,996.13 and 14,147.37 is: 19,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.94 : 35,996.13 = 14,147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.94/35,996.13 = 14,147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.94x = 35,996.13 × 14,147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.94x = 509,250,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,250,569.68/26,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.53

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