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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.08, 36,153.68 and 15,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.08, 36,153.68 and 15,444.61 is: 21,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.08 : 36,153.68 = 15,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.08/36,153.68 = 15,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.08x = 36,153.68 × 15,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.08x = 558,379,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,379,320.06/26,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,306.43

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