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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.66, 35,908.02 and 14,690.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.66, 35,908.02 and 14,690.76 is: 20,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.66 : 35,908.02 = 14,690.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.66/35,908.02 = 14,690.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.66x = 35,908.02 × 14,690.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.66x = 527,516,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,516,103.90/26,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,271.41

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