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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.83, 35,899.63 and 15,812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.83, 35,899.63 and 15,812.11 is: 21,812.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.83 : 35,899.63 = 15,812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.83/35,899.63 = 15,812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.83x = 35,899.63 × 15,812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.83x = 567,648,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,648,898.52/26,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.66

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