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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.40, 36,160.83 and 15,586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.40, 36,160.83 and 15,586.02 is: 21,515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.40 : 36,160.83 = 15,586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.40/36,160.83 = 15,586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.40x = 36,160.83 × 15,586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.40x = 563,603,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,603,419.60/26,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.36

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