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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.62, 36,097.90 and 15,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.62, 36,097.90 and 15,545.24 is: 21,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.62 : 36,097.90 = 15,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.62/36,097.90 = 15,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.62x = 36,097.90 × 15,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.62x = 561,150,519.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,150,519.00/26,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.30

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