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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.16, 36,093.72 and 15,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.16, 36,093.72 and 15,537.73 is: 21,447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.16 : 36,093.72 = 15,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.16/36,093.72 = 15,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.16x = 36,093.72 × 15,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.16x = 560,814,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,814,476.06/26,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.57

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