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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,205.59, 36,161.01 and 15,593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,205.59, 36,161.01 and 15,593.37 is: 21,517.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,205.59 : 36,161.01 = 15,593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,205.59/36,161.01 = 15,593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,205.59x = 36,161.01 × 15,593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,205.59x = 563,872,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,872,008.50/26,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,517.25

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