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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.94, 35,955.11 and 15,987.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.94, 35,955.11 and 15,987.95 is: 22,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.94 : 35,955.11 = 15,987.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.94/35,955.11 = 15,987.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.94x = 35,955.11 × 15,987.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.94x = 574,848,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,848,500.92/26,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,063.78

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