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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.96, 35,899.10 and 14,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.96, 35,899.10 and 14,683.60 is: 20,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.96 : 35,899.10 = 14,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.96/35,899.10 = 14,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.96x = 35,899.10 × 14,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.96x = 527,128,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,128,024.76/26,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.27

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