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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.09, 36,163.16 and 15,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.09, 36,163.16 and 15,595.10 is: 21,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.09 : 36,163.16 = 15,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.09/36,163.16 = 15,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.09x = 36,163.16 × 15,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.09x = 563,967,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,967,837.72/26,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.31

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