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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.96, 35,920.40 and 15,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.96, 35,920.40 and 15,953.44 is: 22,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.96 : 35,920.40 = 15,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.96/35,920.40 = 15,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.96x = 35,920.40 × 15,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.96x = 573,053,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,053,946.18/26,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.01

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