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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.14, 36,164.79 and 15,593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.14, 36,164.79 and 15,593.22 is: 21,521.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.14 : 36,164.79 = 15,593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.14/36,164.79 = 15,593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.14x = 36,164.79 × 15,593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.14x = 563,925,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,925,526.72/26,203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.30

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