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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.10, 36,013.34 and 15,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.10, 36,013.34 and 15,486.50 is: 21,370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.10 : 36,013.34 = 15,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.10/36,013.34 = 15,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.10x = 36,013.34 × 15,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.10x = 557,720,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,720,589.91/26,097.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.98

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