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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,164.98, 36,094.97 and 15,547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,164.98, 36,094.97 and 15,547.09 is: 21,447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,164.98 : 36,094.97 = 15,547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,164.98/36,094.97 = 15,547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,164.98x = 36,094.97 × 15,547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,164.98x = 561,171,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,171,747.14/26,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.44

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