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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.91, 36,166.77 and 15,597.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.91, 36,166.77 and 15,597.45 is: 21,524.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.91 : 36,166.77 = 15,597.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.91/36,166.77 = 15,597.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.91x = 36,166.77 × 15,597.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.91x = 564,109,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,109,386.74/26,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.39

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