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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.72, 35,954.71 and 15,301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.72, 35,954.71 and 15,301.67 is: 21,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.72 : 35,954.71 = 15,301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.72/35,954.71 = 15,301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.72x = 35,954.71 × 15,301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.72x = 550,166,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,166,889.34/26,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,116.64

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