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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,084.47, 35,996.39 and 14,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,084.47, 35,996.39 and 14,147.84 is: 19,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,084.47 : 35,996.39 = 14,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,084.47/35,996.39 = 14,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,084.47x = 35,996.39 × 14,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,084.47x = 509,271,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,271,166.30/26,084.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,523.92

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