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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.12, 35,901.90 and 14,685.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.12, 35,901.90 and 14,685.84 is: 20,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.12 : 35,901.90 = 14,685.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.12/35,901.90 = 14,685.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.12x = 35,901.90 × 14,685.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.12x = 527,249,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,249,559.10/26,016.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.26

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