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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.35, 36,151.21 and 15,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.35, 36,151.21 and 15,994.72 is: 22,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.35 : 36,151.21 = 15,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.35/36,151.21 = 15,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.35x = 36,151.21 × 15,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.35x = 578,228,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,228,481.61/26,208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,062.76

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