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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.72, 36,113.44 and 15,563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.72, 36,113.44 and 15,563.04 is: 21,475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.72 : 36,113.44 = 15,563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.72/36,113.44 = 15,563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.72x = 36,113.44 × 15,563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.72x = 562,034,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,034,911.26/26,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,475.71

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