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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.30, 36,164.70 and 15,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.30, 36,164.70 and 15,596.52 is: 21,521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.30 : 36,164.70 = 15,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.30/36,164.70 = 15,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.30x = 36,164.70 × 15,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.30x = 564,043,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,043,466.84/26,208.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.56

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