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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.23, 36,282.63 and 15,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.23, 36,282.63 and 15,541.91 is: 21,445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.23 : 36,282.63 = 15,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.23/36,282.63 = 15,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.23x = 36,282.63 × 15,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.23x = 563,901,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,901,237.20/26,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,445.00

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