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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.16, 36,095.10 and 15,538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.16, 36,095.10 and 15,538.74 is: 21,448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.16 : 36,095.10 = 15,538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.16/36,095.10 = 15,538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.16x = 36,095.10 × 15,538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.16x = 560,872,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,872,374.17/26,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.96

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