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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,300.46, 36,293.76 and 15,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,300.46, 36,293.76 and 15,684.60 is: 21,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,300.46 : 36,293.76 = 15,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,300.46/36,293.76 = 15,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,300.46x = 36,293.76 × 15,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,300.46x = 569,253,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,253,108.10/26,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.23

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