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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,006.76, 35,889.27 and 14,676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,006.76, 35,889.27 and 14,676.22 is: 20,253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,006.76 : 35,889.27 = 14,676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,006.76/35,889.27 = 14,676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,006.76x = 35,889.27 × 14,676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,006.76x = 526,718,875.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,718,875.64/26,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,253.15

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