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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.09, 36,158.94 and 15,591.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.09, 36,158.94 and 15,591.87 is: 21,515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.09 : 36,158.94 = 15,591.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.09/36,158.94 = 15,591.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.09x = 36,158.94 × 15,591.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.09x = 563,785,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,785,491.82/26,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.18

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