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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.66, 36,094.41 and 15,538.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.66, 36,094.41 and 15,538.23 is: 21,448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.66 : 36,094.41 = 15,538.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.66/36,094.41 = 15,538.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.66x = 36,094.41 × 15,538.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.66x = 560,843,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,843,244.29/26,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.26

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