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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.67, 35,904.51 and 14,687.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.67, 35,904.51 and 14,687.66 is: 20,269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.67 : 35,904.51 = 14,687.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.67/35,904.51 = 14,687.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.67x = 35,904.51 × 14,687.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.67x = 527,353,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,353,325.11/26,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,269.04

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