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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.93, 35,962.63 and 15,864.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.93, 35,962.63 and 15,864.08 is: 21,883.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.93 : 35,962.63 = 15,864.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.93/35,962.63 = 15,864.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.93x = 35,962.63 × 15,864.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.93x = 570,513,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,513,780.20/26,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,883.98

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