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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.65, 36,367.61 and 15,598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.65, 36,367.61 and 15,598.97 is: 21,525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.65 : 36,367.61 = 15,598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.65/36,367.61 = 15,598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.65x = 36,367.61 × 15,598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.65x = 567,297,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,297,249.96/26,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.51

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