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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.03, 36,459.20 and 15,665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.03, 36,459.20 and 15,665.36 is: 21,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.03 : 36,459.20 = 15,665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.03/36,459.20 = 15,665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.03x = 36,459.20 × 15,665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.03x = 571,146,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,146,350.18/26,421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.11

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