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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.99, 35,972.78 and 15,861.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.99, 35,972.78 and 15,861.51 is: 21,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.99 : 35,972.78 = 15,861.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.99/35,972.78 = 15,861.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.99x = 35,972.78 × 15,861.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.99x = 570,582,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,582,530.39/26,073.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,883.21

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