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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.28, 36,183.60 and 15,606.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.28, 36,183.60 and 15,606.64 is: 21,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.28 : 36,183.60 = 15,606.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.28/36,183.60 = 15,606.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.28x = 36,183.60 × 15,606.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.28x = 564,704,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,704,419.10/26,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,539.40

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