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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.22, 36,093.94 and 15,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.22, 36,093.94 and 15,546.34 is: 21,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.22 : 36,093.94 = 15,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.22/36,093.94 = 15,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.22x = 36,093.94 × 15,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.22x = 561,128,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,128,534.08/26,164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.41

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