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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.70, 35,899.03 and 14,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.70, 35,899.03 and 14,683.68 is: 20,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.70 : 35,899.03 = 14,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.70/35,899.03 = 14,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.70x = 35,899.03 × 14,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.70x = 527,129,868.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,129,868.83/26,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.55

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