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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.59, 36,161.09 and 15,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.59, 36,161.09 and 15,593.60 is: 21,519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.59 : 36,161.09 = 15,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.59/36,161.09 = 15,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.59x = 36,161.09 × 15,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.59x = 563,881,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,881,314.25/26,203.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.24

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