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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.21, 35,967.72 and 15,447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.21, 35,967.72 and 15,447.54 is: 21,317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.21 : 35,967.72 = 15,447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.21/35,967.72 = 15,447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.21x = 35,967.72 × 15,447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.21x = 555,612,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,612,793.41/26,064.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.08

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