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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.22, 36,164.48 and 15,597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.22, 36,164.48 and 15,597.78 is: 21,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.22 : 36,164.48 = 15,597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.22/36,164.48 = 15,597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.22x = 36,164.48 × 15,597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.22x = 564,085,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,085,524.87/26,210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.59

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