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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.29, 35,898.50 and 15,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.29, 35,898.50 and 15,255.97 is: 21,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.29 : 35,898.50 = 15,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.29/35,898.50 = 15,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.29x = 35,898.50 × 15,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.29x = 547,666,259.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,666,259.55/26,013.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.33

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