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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.44, 35,897.61 and 14,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.44, 35,897.61 and 14,683.27 is: 20,260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.44 : 35,897.61 = 14,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.44/35,897.61 = 14,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.44x = 35,897.61 × 14,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.44x = 527,094,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,094,299.98/26,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,260.83

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