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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.69, 35,909.78 and 14,691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.69, 35,909.78 and 14,691.08 is: 20,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.69 : 35,909.78 = 14,691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.69/35,909.78 = 14,691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.69x = 35,909.78 × 14,691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.69x = 527,553,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,553,197.76/26,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,273.60

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