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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.53, 36,289.43 and 15,546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.53, 36,289.43 and 15,546.14 is: 21,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.53 : 36,289.43 = 15,546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.53/36,289.43 = 15,546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.53x = 36,289.43 × 15,546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.53x = 564,160,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,160,598.17/26,303.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.10

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