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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.10, 36,156.04 and 15,591.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.10, 36,156.04 and 15,591.66 is: 21,513.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.10 : 36,156.04 = 15,591.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.10/36,156.04 = 15,591.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.10x = 36,156.04 × 15,591.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.10x = 563,732,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,732,682.63/26,204.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.15

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