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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.30, 35,893.65 and 14,684.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.30, 35,893.65 and 14,684.46 is: 20,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.30 : 35,893.65 = 14,684.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.30/35,893.65 = 14,684.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.30x = 35,893.65 × 14,684.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.30x = 527,078,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,078,867.68/26,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,259.56

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