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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.08, 36,229.14 and 15,650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.08, 36,229.14 and 15,650.22 is: 21,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.08 : 36,229.14 = 15,650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.08/36,229.14 = 15,650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.08x = 36,229.14 × 15,650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.08x = 566,994,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,994,011.41/26,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.95

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