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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.34, 36,198.42 and 15,471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.34, 36,198.42 and 15,471.56 is: 21,353.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.34 : 36,198.42 = 15,471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.34/36,198.42 = 15,471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.34x = 36,198.42 × 15,471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.34x = 560,046,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,046,026.94/26,227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.52

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