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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,516.16, 36,588.24 and 15,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,516.16, 36,588.24 and 15,336 is: 21,161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,516.16 : 36,588.24 = 15,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,516.16/36,588.24 = 15,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,516.16x = 36,588.24 × 15,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,516.16x = 561,117,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,117,248.64/26,516.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.33

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