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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.78, 36,122.25 and 15,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.78, 36,122.25 and 15,567.22 is: 21,481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.78 : 36,122.25 = 15,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.78/36,122.25 = 15,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.78x = 36,122.25 × 15,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.78x = 562,323,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,323,012.65/26,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,481.75

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