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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.10, 36,102.02 and 15,552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.10, 36,102.02 and 15,552.21 is: 21,454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.10 : 36,102.02 = 15,552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.10/36,102.02 = 15,552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.10x = 36,102.02 × 15,552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.10x = 561,466,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,466,196.46/26,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.49

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