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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.24, 35,897.19 and 15,256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.24, 35,897.19 and 15,256.05 is: 21,051.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.24 : 35,897.19 = 15,256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.24/35,897.19 = 15,256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.24x = 35,897.19 × 15,256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.24x = 547,649,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,649,325.50/26,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.10

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