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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.54, 36,094.14 and 15,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.54, 36,094.14 and 15,554.88 is: 21,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.54 : 36,094.14 = 15,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.54/36,094.14 = 15,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.54x = 36,094.14 × 15,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.54x = 561,440,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,440,016.40/26,154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.25

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