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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.82, 36,178.92 and 15,606.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.82, 36,178.92 and 15,606.63 is: 21,536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.82 : 36,178.92 = 15,606.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.82/36,178.92 = 15,606.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.82x = 36,178.92 × 15,606.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.82x = 564,631,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,631,018.24/26,216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,536.98

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