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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.35, 36,146.73 and 15,584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.35, 36,146.73 and 15,584.91 is: 21,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.35 : 36,146.73 = 15,584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.35/36,146.73 = 15,584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.35x = 36,146.73 × 15,584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.35x = 563,343,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,343,533.84/26,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.84

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