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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.96, 36,094.50 and 15,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.96, 36,094.50 and 15,547.44 is: 21,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.96 : 36,094.50 = 15,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.96/36,094.50 = 15,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.96x = 36,094.50 × 15,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.96x = 561,177,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,177,073.08/26,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.32

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