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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.36, 36,287.37 and 15,684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.36, 36,287.37 and 15,684.12 is: 21,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.36 : 36,287.37 = 15,684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.36/36,287.37 = 15,684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.36x = 36,287.37 × 15,684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.36x = 569,135,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,135,465.56/26,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.48

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