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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,012.64, 35,898.66 and 14,686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,012.64, 35,898.66 and 14,686.68 is: 20,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,012.64 : 35,898.66 = 14,686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,012.64/35,898.66 = 14,686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,012.64x = 35,898.66 × 14,686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,012.64x = 527,232,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,232,131.85/26,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.31

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