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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.71, 36,097.34 and 15,548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.71, 36,097.34 and 15,548.83 is: 21,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.71 : 36,097.34 = 15,548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.71/36,097.34 = 15,548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.71x = 36,097.34 × 15,548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.71x = 561,271,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,271,235.12/26,166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.82

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