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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.72, 35,902.60 and 14,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.72, 35,902.60 and 14,837.84 is: 20,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.72 : 35,902.60 = 14,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.72/35,902.60 = 14,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.72x = 35,902.60 × 14,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.72x = 532,717,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,717,034.38/26,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.95

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