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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,299.56, 36,298.08 and 15,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,299.56, 36,298.08 and 15,544 is: 21,453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,299.56 : 36,298.08 = 15,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,299.56/36,298.08 = 15,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,299.56x = 36,298.08 × 15,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,299.56x = 564,217,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,217,355.52/26,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,453.49

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