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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.56, 35,967.44 and 15,992.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.56, 35,967.44 and 15,992.96 is: 22,069.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.56 : 35,967.44 = 15,992.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.56/35,967.44 = 15,992.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.56x = 35,967.44 × 15,992.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.56x = 575,225,829.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,225,829.22/26,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.27

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