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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.20, 35,914.72 and 15,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.20, 35,914.72 and 15,958.32 is: 22,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.20 : 35,914.72 = 15,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.20/35,914.72 = 15,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.20x = 35,914.72 × 15,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.20x = 573,138,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,138,594.47/26,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,024.14

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