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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.40, 36,167.81 and 15,596.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.40, 36,167.81 and 15,596.03 is: 21,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.40 : 36,167.81 = 15,596.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.40/36,167.81 = 15,596.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.40x = 36,167.81 × 15,596.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.40x = 564,074,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,074,249.79/26,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.29

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