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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.92, 36,120.04 and 15,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.92, 36,120.04 and 15,566 is: 21,472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.92 : 36,120.04 = 15,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.92/36,120.04 = 15,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.92x = 36,120.04 × 15,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.92x = 562,244,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,244,542.64/26,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,472.89

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