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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.98, 35,952.36 and 15,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.98, 35,952.36 and 15,297.72 is: 21,109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.98 : 35,952.36 = 15,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.98/35,952.36 = 15,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.98x = 35,952.36 × 15,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.98x = 549,989,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,989,136.62/26,053.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.60

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