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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,084.97, 35,996.54 and 15,474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,084.97, 35,996.54 and 15,474.38 is: 21,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,084.97 : 35,996.54 = 15,474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,084.97/35,996.54 = 15,474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,084.97x = 35,996.54 × 15,474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,084.97x = 557,023,881.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,023,881.29/26,084.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.21

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