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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.89, 35,994.56 and 15,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.89, 35,994.56 and 15,477 is: 21,348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.89 : 35,994.56 = 15,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.89/35,994.56 = 15,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.89x = 35,994.56 × 15,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.89x = 557,087,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,087,727.74/26,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.54

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