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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.94, 36,173.98 and 15,602.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.94, 36,173.98 and 15,602.95 is: 21,532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.94 : 36,173.98 = 15,602.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.94/36,173.98 = 15,602.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.94x = 36,173.98 × 15,602.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.94x = 564,420,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,420,801.24/26,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.14

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