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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.60, 36,147.08 and 15,585.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.60, 36,147.08 and 15,585.16 is: 21,504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.60 : 36,147.08 = 15,585.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.60/36,147.08 = 15,585.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.60x = 36,147.08 × 15,585.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.60x = 563,358,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,358,025.33/26,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,504.18

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