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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.22, 36,087.66 and 15,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.22, 36,087.66 and 15,537.89 is: 21,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.22 : 36,087.66 = 15,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.22/36,087.66 = 15,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.22x = 36,087.66 × 15,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.22x = 560,726,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,726,181.66/26,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.15

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