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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.53, 36,290.81 and 15,547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.53, 36,290.81 and 15,547.14 is: 21,449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.53 : 36,290.81 = 15,547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.53/36,290.81 = 15,547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.53x = 36,290.81 × 15,547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.53x = 564,218,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,218,303.78/26,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.47

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