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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.90, 35,914.95 and 14,693.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.90, 35,914.95 and 14,693.16 is: 20,278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.90 : 35,914.95 = 14,693.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.90/35,914.95 = 14,693.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.90x = 35,914.95 × 14,693.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.90x = 527,704,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,704,106.74/26,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.45

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