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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.86, 36,294.66 and 15,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.86, 36,294.66 and 15,546.48 is: 21,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.86 : 36,294.66 = 15,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.86/36,294.66 = 15,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.86x = 36,294.66 × 15,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.86x = 564,254,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,254,205.80/26,302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.20

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