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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.64, 35,893.02 and 15,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.64, 35,893.02 and 15,952.96 is: 22,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.64 : 35,893.02 = 15,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.64/35,893.02 = 15,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.64x = 35,893.02 × 15,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.64x = 572,599,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,599,912.34/26,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.45

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