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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.96, 35,968.86 and 15,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.96, 35,968.86 and 15,453.72 is: 21,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.96 : 35,968.86 = 15,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.96/35,968.86 = 15,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.96x = 35,968.86 × 15,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.96x = 555,852,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,852,691.16/26,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.21

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