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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.89, 35,967.47 and 15,996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.89, 35,967.47 and 15,996.89 is: 22,076.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.89 : 35,967.47 = 15,996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.89/35,967.47 = 15,996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.89x = 35,967.47 × 15,996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.89x = 575,367,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,367,401.35/26,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.12

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