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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,158.57, 36,098.93 and 15,547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,158.57, 36,098.93 and 15,547.97 is: 21,456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,158.57 : 36,098.93 = 15,547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,158.57/36,098.93 = 15,547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,158.57x = 36,098.93 × 15,547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,158.57x = 561,265,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,265,209.79/26,158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,456.27

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