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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.37, 35,991.75 and 15,470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.37, 35,991.75 and 15,470.93 is: 21,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.37 : 35,991.75 = 15,470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.37/35,991.75 = 15,470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.37x = 35,991.75 × 15,470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.37x = 556,825,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,825,844.83/26,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.93

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