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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.57, 36,090.28 and 15,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.57, 36,090.28 and 15,536.16 is: 21,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.57 : 36,090.28 = 15,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.57/36,090.28 = 15,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.57x = 36,090.28 × 15,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.57x = 560,704,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,704,364.52/26,148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.02

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