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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.01, 35,989.25 and 15,486.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.01, 35,989.25 and 15,486.53 is: 21,355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.01 : 35,989.25 = 15,486.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.01/35,989.25 = 15,486.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.01x = 35,989.25 × 15,486.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.01x = 557,348,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,348,342.42/26,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.15

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