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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.04, 36,197.36 and 15,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.04, 36,197.36 and 15,622.40 is: 21,556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.04 : 36,197.36 = 15,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.04/36,197.36 = 15,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.04x = 36,197.36 × 15,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.04x = 565,489,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,489,636.86/26,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.39

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