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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.77, 35,902.44 and 15,256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.77, 35,902.44 and 15,256.35 is: 21,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.77 : 35,902.44 = 15,256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.77/35,902.44 = 15,256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.77x = 35,902.44 × 15,256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.77x = 547,740,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,740,190.49/26,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.97

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