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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.47, 36,094.28 and 15,546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.47, 36,094.28 and 15,546.59 is: 21,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.47 : 36,094.28 = 15,546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.47/36,094.28 = 15,546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.47x = 36,094.28 × 15,546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.47x = 561,142,921.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,142,921.14/26,164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.75

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