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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,304.69, 36,294.53 and 15,692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,304.69, 36,294.53 and 15,692.25 is: 21,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,304.69 : 36,294.53 = 15,692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,304.69/36,294.53 = 15,692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,304.69x = 36,294.53 × 15,692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,304.69x = 569,542,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,542,759.93/26,304.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,651.76

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