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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,201.64, 36,169.44 and 15,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,201.64, 36,169.44 and 15,592.28 is: 21,524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,201.64 : 36,169.44 = 15,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,201.64/36,169.44 = 15,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,201.64x = 36,169.44 × 15,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,201.64x = 563,964,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,964,035.92/26,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.00

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