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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.73, 35,954.81 and 15,987.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.73, 35,954.81 and 15,987.74 is: 22,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.73 : 35,954.81 = 15,987.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.73/35,954.81 = 15,987.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.73x = 35,954.81 × 15,987.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.73x = 574,836,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,836,014.22/26,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,063.48

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