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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,025.52, 35,916.24 and 14,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,025.52, 35,916.24 and 14,697.40 is: 20,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,025.52 : 35,916.24 = 14,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,025.52/35,916.24 = 14,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,025.52x = 35,916.24 × 14,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,025.52x = 527,875,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,875,345.78/26,025.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.99

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