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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.68, 36,151.59 and 15,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.68, 36,151.59 and 15,995.90 is: 22,069.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.68 : 36,151.59 = 15,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.68/36,151.59 = 15,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.68x = 36,151.59 × 15,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.68x = 578,277,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,277,218.48/26,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,069.39

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