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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.31, 36,106.91 and 15,409.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.31, 36,106.91 and 15,409.53 is: 21,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.31 : 36,106.91 = 15,409.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.31/36,106.91 = 15,409.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.31x = 36,106.91 × 15,409.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.31x = 556,390,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,390,435.80/26,164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.25

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