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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.22, 36,158.95 and 15,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.22, 36,158.95 and 15,593.78 is: 21,516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.22 : 36,158.95 = 15,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.22/36,158.95 = 15,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.22x = 36,158.95 × 15,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.22x = 563,854,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,854,711.33/26,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,516.06

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