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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,105.67, 36,013.14 and 15,487.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,105.67, 36,013.14 and 15,487.79 is: 21,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,105.67 : 36,013.14 = 15,487.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,105.67/36,013.14 = 15,487.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,105.67x = 36,013.14 × 15,487.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,105.67x = 557,763,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,763,769.49/26,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.62

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