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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.86, 36,141.84 and 15,436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.86, 36,141.84 and 15,436.06 is: 21,300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.86 : 36,141.84 = 15,436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.86/36,141.84 = 15,436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.86x = 36,141.84 × 15,436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.86x = 557,887,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,887,610.75/26,191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,300.04

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