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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.64, 35,968.50 and 15,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.64, 35,968.50 and 15,997.64 is: 22,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.64 : 35,968.50 = 15,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.64/35,968.50 = 15,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.64x = 35,968.50 × 15,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.64x = 575,410,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,410,934.50/26,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.15

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