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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.38, 36,071.16 and 15,922.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.38, 36,071.16 and 15,922.22 is: 21,982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.38 : 36,071.16 = 15,922.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.38/36,071.16 = 15,922.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.38x = 36,071.16 × 15,922.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.38x = 574,332,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,332,945.18/26,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.03

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