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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.59, 35,898.04 and 14,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.59, 35,898.04 and 14,684.14 is: 20,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.59 : 35,898.04 = 14,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.59/35,898.04 = 14,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.59x = 35,898.04 × 14,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.59x = 527,131,623.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,131,623.79/26,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.70

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