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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.08, 35,989.02 and 15,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.08, 35,989.02 and 15,476.22 is: 21,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.08 : 35,989.02 = 15,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.08/35,989.02 = 15,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.08x = 35,989.02 × 15,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.08x = 556,973,991.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,973,991.10/26,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.84

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