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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.84, 35,897.77 and 14,684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.84, 35,897.77 and 14,684.96 is: 20,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.84 : 35,897.77 = 14,684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.84/35,897.77 = 14,684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.84x = 35,897.77 × 14,684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.84x = 527,157,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,157,316.54/26,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,263.72

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