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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.71, 35,903.48 and 15,944.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.71, 35,903.48 and 15,944.59 is: 22,005.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.71 : 35,903.48 = 15,944.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.71/35,903.48 = 15,944.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.71x = 35,903.48 × 15,944.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.71x = 572,466,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,466,268.17/26,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.48

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