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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.06, 36,171.45 and 15,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.06, 36,171.45 and 15,601.14 is: 21,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.06 : 36,171.45 = 15,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.06/36,171.45 = 15,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.06x = 36,171.45 × 15,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.06x = 564,315,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,315,855.45/26,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.68

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