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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.64, 35,897.28 and 14,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.64, 35,897.28 and 14,685.68 is: 20,266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.64 : 35,897.28 = 14,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.64/35,897.28 = 14,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.64x = 35,897.28 × 14,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.64x = 527,175,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,175,966.95/26,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.93

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