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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,134.73, 36,069.02 and 15,524.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,134.73, 36,069.02 and 15,524.41 is: 21,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,134.73 : 36,069.02 = 15,524.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,134.73/36,069.02 = 15,524.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,134.73x = 36,069.02 × 15,524.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,134.73x = 559,950,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,950,164.61/26,134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.52

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