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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.84, 35,903.72 and 14,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.84, 35,903.72 and 14,688.60 is: 20,270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.84 : 35,903.72 = 14,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.84/35,903.72 = 14,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.84x = 35,903.72 × 14,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.84x = 527,375,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,375,381.59/26,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,270.54

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