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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.93, 36,469.00 and 15,823.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.93, 36,469.00 and 15,823.51 is: 21,828.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.93 : 36,469.00 = 15,823.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.93/36,469.00 = 15,823.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.93x = 36,469.00 × 15,823.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.93x = 577,067,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,067,514.80/26,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,828.91

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