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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.71, 35,902.10 and 15,943.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.71, 35,902.10 and 15,943.59 is: 22,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.71 : 35,902.10 = 15,943.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.71/35,902.10 = 15,943.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.71x = 35,902.10 × 15,943.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.71x = 572,408,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,408,402.40/26,013.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.10

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