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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.93, 35,976.31 and 15,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.93, 35,976.31 and 15,997.29 is: 22,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.93 : 35,976.31 = 15,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.93/35,976.31 = 15,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.93x = 35,976.31 × 15,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.93x = 575,523,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,523,464.20/26,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.22

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