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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.66, 36,108.09 and 15,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.66, 36,108.09 and 15,969.66 is: 22,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.66 : 36,108.09 = 15,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.66/36,108.09 = 15,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.66x = 36,108.09 × 15,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.66x = 576,633,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,633,920.55/26,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,029.39

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