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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.36, 35,898.57 and 15,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.36, 35,898.57 and 15,257.76 is: 21,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.36 : 35,898.57 = 15,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.36/35,898.57 = 15,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.36x = 35,898.57 × 15,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.36x = 547,731,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,731,765.40/26,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.98

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