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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.02, 36,177.63 and 15,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.02, 36,177.63 and 15,467.25 is: 21,345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.02 : 36,177.63 = 15,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.02/36,177.63 = 15,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.02x = 36,177.63 × 15,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.02x = 559,568,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,568,447.62/26,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.34

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