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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.71, 35,967.05 and 15,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.71, 35,967.05 and 15,447.04 is: 21,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.71 : 35,967.05 = 15,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.71/35,967.05 = 15,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.71x = 35,967.05 × 15,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.71x = 555,584,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,584,382.80/26,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.40

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