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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,271.46, 36,253.74 and 15,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,271.46, 36,253.74 and 15,655.60 is: 21,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,271.46 : 36,253.74 = 15,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,271.46/36,253.74 = 15,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,271.46x = 36,253.74 × 15,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,271.46x = 567,574,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,574,051.94/26,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.21

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