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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,219.60, 36,177.40 and 15,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,219.60, 36,177.40 and 15,607.16 is: 21,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,219.60 : 36,177.40 = 15,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,219.60/36,177.40 = 15,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,219.60x = 36,177.40 × 15,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,219.60x = 564,626,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,626,470.18/26,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,534.52

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