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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.84, 35,902.34 and 14,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.84, 35,902.34 and 14,687.60 is: 20,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.84 : 35,902.34 = 14,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.84/35,902.34 = 14,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.84x = 35,902.34 × 14,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.84x = 527,319,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,319,208.98/26,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.16

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