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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.52, 35,913.11 and 15,957.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.52, 35,913.11 and 15,957.51 is: 22,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.52 : 35,913.11 = 15,957.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.52/35,913.11 = 15,957.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.52x = 35,913.11 × 15,957.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.52x = 573,083,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,083,811.96/26,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.76

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