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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.56, 35,928.66 and 15,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.56, 35,928.66 and 15,957.64 is: 22,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.56 : 35,928.66 = 15,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.56/35,928.66 = 15,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.56x = 35,928.66 × 15,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.56x = 573,336,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,336,621.96/26,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.06

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