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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.16, 35,973.12 and 15,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.16, 35,973.12 and 15,457.08 is: 21,329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.16 : 35,973.12 = 15,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.16/35,973.12 = 15,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.16x = 35,973.12 × 15,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.16x = 556,039,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,039,393.69/26,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.39

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