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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.04, 36,311.49 and 15,700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.04, 36,311.49 and 15,700.23 is: 21,666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.04 : 36,311.49 = 15,700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.04/36,311.49 = 15,700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.04x = 36,311.49 × 15,700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.04x = 570,098,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,098,744.64/26,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,666.84

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