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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.35, 36,145.35 and 15,583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.35, 36,145.35 and 15,583.91 is: 21,502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.35 : 36,145.35 = 15,583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.35/36,145.35 = 15,583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.35x = 36,145.35 × 15,583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.35x = 563,285,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,285,700.59/26,196.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.45

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