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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,080.21, 35,991.31 and 15,867.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,080.21, 35,991.31 and 15,867.73 is: 21,897.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,080.21 : 35,991.31 = 15,867.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,080.21/35,991.31 = 15,867.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,080.21x = 35,991.31 × 15,867.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,080.21x = 571,100,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,100,389.43/26,080.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.84

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