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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.24, 36,296.10 and 15,686.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.24, 36,296.10 and 15,686.38 is: 21,646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.24 : 36,296.10 = 15,686.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.24/36,296.10 = 15,686.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.24x = 36,296.10 × 15,686.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.24x = 569,354,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,354,417.12/26,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,646.61

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