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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.34, 36,195.66 and 15,469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.34, 36,195.66 and 15,469.56 is: 21,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.34 : 36,195.66 = 15,469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.34/36,195.66 = 15,469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.34x = 36,195.66 × 15,469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.34x = 559,930,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,930,832.31/26,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.75

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