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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.22, 35,980.14 and 15,456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.22, 35,980.14 and 15,456.54 is: 21,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.22 : 35,980.14 = 15,456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.22/35,980.14 = 15,456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.22x = 35,980.14 × 15,456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.22x = 556,128,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,128,473.12/26,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.49

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