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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,227.35, 36,193.91 and 15,617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,227.35, 36,193.91 and 15,617.43 is: 21,552.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,227.35 : 36,193.91 = 15,617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,227.35/36,193.91 = 15,617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,227.35x = 36,193.91 × 15,617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,227.35x = 565,255,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,255,777.76/26,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.15

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