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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.69, 36,295.90 and 15,693.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.69, 36,295.90 and 15,693.25 is: 21,653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.69 : 36,295.90 = 15,693.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.69/36,295.90 = 15,693.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.69x = 36,295.90 × 15,693.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.69x = 569,600,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,600,632.68/26,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.13

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