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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.61, 35,889.27 and 15,937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.61, 35,889.27 and 15,937.62 is: 21,996.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.61 : 35,889.27 = 15,937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.61/35,889.27 = 15,937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.61x = 35,889.27 × 15,937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.61x = 571,989,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,989,547.34/26,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.54

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