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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.67, 36,240.75 and 15,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.67, 36,240.75 and 15,644.25 is: 21,592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.67 : 36,240.75 = 15,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.67/36,240.75 = 15,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.67x = 36,240.75 × 15,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.67x = 566,959,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,959,353.19/26,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.97

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