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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,297.09, 36,294.59 and 15,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,297.09, 36,294.59 and 15,541.51 is: 21,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,297.09 : 36,294.59 = 15,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,297.09/36,294.59 = 15,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,297.09x = 36,294.59 × 15,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,297.09x = 564,072,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,072,474.25/26,297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.00

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