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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,167.71, 36,116.07 and 15,413.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,167.71, 36,116.07 and 15,413.16 is: 21,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,167.71 : 36,116.07 = 15,413.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,167.71/36,116.07 = 15,413.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,167.71x = 36,116.07 × 15,413.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,167.71x = 556,662,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,662,765.48/26,167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.89

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