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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.56, 36,296.70 and 15,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.56, 36,296.70 and 15,543 is: 21,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.56 : 36,296.70 = 15,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.56/36,296.70 = 15,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.56x = 36,296.70 × 15,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.56x = 564,159,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,159,608.10/26,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.11

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