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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.84, 36,102.60 and 15,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.84, 36,102.60 and 15,553.52 is: 21,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.84 : 36,102.60 = 15,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.84/36,102.60 = 15,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.84x = 36,102.60 × 15,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.84x = 561,522,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,522,511.15/26,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.70

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