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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,201.94, 36,159.95 and 15,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,201.94, 36,159.95 and 15,447.16 is: 21,317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,201.94 : 36,159.95 = 15,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,201.94/36,159.95 = 15,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,201.94x = 36,159.95 × 15,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,201.94x = 558,568,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,568,617.06/26,201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.84

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