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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.63, 35,897.43 and 14,834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.63, 35,897.43 and 14,834.63 is: 20,471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.63 : 35,897.43 = 14,834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.63/35,897.43 = 14,834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.63x = 35,897.43 × 14,834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.63x = 532,524,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,524,912.51/26,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.79

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