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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,174.93, 36,111.60 and 15,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,174.93, 36,111.60 and 15,413.22 is: 21,264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,174.93 : 36,111.60 = 15,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,174.93/36,111.60 = 15,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,174.93x = 36,111.60 × 15,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,174.93x = 556,596,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,596,035.35/26,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.47

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