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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.33, 36,221.21 and 15,644.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.33, 36,221.21 and 15,644.47 is: 21,586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.33 : 36,221.21 = 15,644.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.33/36,221.21 = 15,644.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.33x = 36,221.21 × 15,644.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.33x = 566,661,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,661,554.99/26,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,586.01

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