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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.21, 36,173.69 and 15,595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.21, 36,173.69 and 15,595.62 is: 21,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.21 : 36,173.69 = 15,595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.21/36,173.69 = 15,595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.21x = 36,173.69 × 15,595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.21x = 564,151,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,151,123.24/26,206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.38

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