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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.06, 35,902.41 and 14,686.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.06, 35,902.41 and 14,686.47 is: 20,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.06 : 35,902.41 = 14,686.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.06/35,902.41 = 14,686.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.06x = 35,902.41 × 14,686.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.06x = 527,279,667.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,279,667.39/26,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.25

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