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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.73, 36,109.22 and 15,558.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.73, 36,109.22 and 15,558.33 is: 21,463.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.73 : 36,109.22 = 15,558.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.73/36,109.22 = 15,558.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.73x = 36,109.22 × 15,558.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.73x = 561,799,083.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,799,083.01/26,174.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,463.41

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