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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.36, 35,914.98 and 15,953.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.36, 35,914.98 and 15,953.68 is: 22,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.36 : 35,914.98 = 15,953.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.36/35,914.98 = 15,953.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.36x = 35,914.98 × 15,953.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.36x = 572,976,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,976,098.13/26,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.92

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