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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.28, 35,913.54 and 14,694.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.28, 35,913.54 and 14,694.27 is: 20,278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.28 : 35,913.54 = 14,694.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.28/35,913.54 = 14,694.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.28x = 35,913.54 × 14,694.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.28x = 527,723,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,723,253.42/26,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,278.11

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