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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.64, 36,173.58 and 15,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.64, 36,173.58 and 15,595.28 is: 21,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.64 : 36,173.58 = 15,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.64/36,173.58 = 15,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.64x = 36,173.58 × 15,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.64x = 564,137,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,137,108.70/26,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.14

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