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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.08, 36,220.86 and 15,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.08, 36,220.86 and 15,644.22 is: 21,585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.08 : 36,220.86 = 15,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.08/36,220.86 = 15,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.08x = 36,220.86 × 15,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.08x = 566,647,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,647,102.43/26,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.67

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