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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.52, 35,912.95 and 15,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.52, 35,912.95 and 15,274.72 is: 21,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.52 : 35,912.95 = 15,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.52/35,912.95 = 15,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.52x = 35,912.95 × 15,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.52x = 548,560,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,560,076.06/26,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.40

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