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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.40, 36,171.96 and 15,599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.40, 36,171.96 and 15,599.06 is: 21,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.40 : 36,171.96 = 15,599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.40/36,171.96 = 15,599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.40x = 36,171.96 × 15,599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.40x = 564,248,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,248,574.36/26,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.48

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