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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.01, 36,246.26 and 15,659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.01, 36,246.26 and 15,659.63 is: 21,607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.01 : 36,246.26 = 15,659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.01/36,246.26 = 15,659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.01x = 36,246.26 × 15,659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.01x = 567,602,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,602,942.19/26,269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.32

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