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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,309.56, 36,311.90 and 15,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,309.56, 36,311.90 and 15,554 is: 21,467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,309.56 : 36,311.90 = 15,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,309.56/36,311.90 = 15,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,309.56x = 36,311.90 × 15,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,309.56x = 564,795,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,795,292.60/26,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.30

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