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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.07, 36,294.63 and 15,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.07, 36,294.63 and 15,541.48 is: 21,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.07 : 36,294.63 = 15,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.07/36,294.63 = 15,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.07x = 36,294.63 × 15,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.07x = 564,072,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,072,266.25/26,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.00

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