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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.39, 36,014.22 and 15,488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.39, 36,014.22 and 15,488.82 is: 21,374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.39 : 36,014.22 = 15,488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.39/36,014.22 = 15,488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.39x = 36,014.22 × 15,488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.39x = 557,817,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,817,771.02/26,097.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.47

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