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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.84, 36,056.94 and 15,915.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.84, 36,056.94 and 15,915.36 is: 21,963.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.84 : 36,056.94 = 15,915.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.84/36,056.94 = 15,915.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.84x = 36,056.94 × 15,915.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.84x = 573,859,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,859,180.60/26,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,963.51

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