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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,017.09, 35,906.76 and 15,946.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,017.09, 35,906.76 and 15,946.97 is: 22,008.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,017.09 : 35,906.76 = 15,946.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,017.09/35,906.76 = 15,946.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,017.09x = 35,906.76 × 15,946.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,017.09x = 572,603,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,603,844.98/26,017.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,008.76

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