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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,084.16, 35,998.56 and 14,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,084.16, 35,998.56 and 14,904 is: 20,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,084.16 : 35,998.56 = 14,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,084.16/35,998.56 = 14,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,084.16x = 35,998.56 × 14,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,084.16x = 536,522,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,522,538.24/26,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,568.90

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