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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,022.83, 35,898.26 and 15,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,022.83, 35,898.26 and 15,811.11 is: 21,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,022.83 : 35,898.26 = 15,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,022.83/35,898.26 = 15,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,022.83x = 35,898.26 × 15,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,022.83x = 567,591,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,591,258.61/26,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.29

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