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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.60, 35,902.14 and 14,686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.60, 35,902.14 and 14,686.50 is: 20,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.60 : 35,902.14 = 14,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.60/35,902.14 = 14,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.60x = 35,902.14 × 14,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.60x = 527,276,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,276,779.11/26,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,266.94

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