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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.62, 35,983.44 and 15,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.62, 35,983.44 and 15,469.38 is: 21,340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.62 : 35,983.44 = 15,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.62/35,983.44 = 15,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.62x = 35,983.44 × 15,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.62x = 556,641,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,641,507.07/26,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.65

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