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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.08, 36,216.96 and 15,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.08, 36,216.96 and 15,624.96 is: 21,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.08 : 36,216.96 = 15,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.08/36,216.96 = 15,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.08x = 36,216.96 × 15,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.08x = 565,888,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,888,551.32/26,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.31

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