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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.35, 36,149.83 and 15,993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.35, 36,149.83 and 15,993.72 is: 22,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.35 : 36,149.83 = 15,993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.35/36,149.83 = 15,993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.35x = 36,149.83 × 15,993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.35x = 578,170,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,170,219.08/26,207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,061.38

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