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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.70, 35,904.76 and 15,948.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.70, 35,904.76 and 15,948.45 is: 22,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.70 : 35,904.76 = 15,948.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.70/35,904.76 = 15,948.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.70x = 35,904.76 × 15,948.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.70x = 572,625,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,625,229.75/26,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,003.99

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