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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.43, 35,999.64 and 15,494.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.43, 35,999.64 and 15,494.01 is: 21,365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.43 : 35,999.64 = 15,494.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.43/35,999.64 = 15,494.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.43x = 35,999.64 × 15,494.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.43x = 557,778,782.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,778,782.16/26,106.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.57

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