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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.11, 35,872.90 and 15,242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.11, 35,872.90 and 15,242.53 is: 21,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.11 : 35,872.90 = 15,242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.11/35,872.90 = 15,242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.11x = 35,872.90 × 15,242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.11x = 546,793,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,793,754.44/26,003.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.01

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