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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,204.70, 36,165.51 and 15,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,204.70, 36,165.51 and 15,594.24 is: 21,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,204.70 : 36,165.51 = 15,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,204.70/36,165.51 = 15,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,204.70x = 36,165.51 × 15,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,204.70x = 563,973,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,973,642.66/26,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.85

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