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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,178.98, 36,123.48 and 15,564.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,178.98, 36,123.48 and 15,564.74 is: 21,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,178.98 : 36,123.48 = 15,564.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,178.98/36,123.48 = 15,564.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,178.98x = 36,123.48 × 15,564.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,178.98x = 562,252,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,252,574.10/26,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.25

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