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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.94, 36,297.60 and 15,694.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.94, 36,297.60 and 15,694.50 is: 21,654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.94 : 36,297.60 = 15,694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.94/36,297.60 = 15,694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.94x = 36,297.60 × 15,694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.94x = 569,672,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,672,683.20/26,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.84

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