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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.21, 36,172.31 and 15,594.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.21, 36,172.31 and 15,594.62 is: 21,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.21 : 36,172.31 = 15,594.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.21/36,172.31 = 15,594.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.21x = 36,172.31 × 15,594.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.21x = 564,093,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,093,170.14/26,205.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.99

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