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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.52, 35,911.73 and 15,956.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.52, 35,911.73 and 15,956.51 is: 22,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.52 : 35,911.73 = 15,956.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.52/35,911.73 = 15,956.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.52x = 35,911.73 × 15,956.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.52x = 573,025,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,025,619.52/26,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.38

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