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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.10, 36,157.42 and 15,592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.10, 36,157.42 and 15,592.66 is: 21,514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.10 : 36,157.42 = 15,592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.10/36,157.42 = 15,592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.10x = 36,157.42 × 15,592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.10x = 563,790,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,790,356.54/26,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.53

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