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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.86, 36,227.61 and 15,497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.86, 36,227.61 and 15,497.22 is: 21,386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.86 : 36,227.61 = 15,497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.86/36,227.61 = 15,497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.86x = 36,227.61 × 15,497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.86x = 561,427,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,427,242.24/26,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,386.19

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