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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.16, 36,092.34 and 15,536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.16, 36,092.34 and 15,536.73 is: 21,446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.16 : 36,092.34 = 15,536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.16/36,092.34 = 15,536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.16x = 36,092.34 × 15,536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.16x = 560,756,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,756,941.65/26,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.19

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