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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.54, 36,313.56 and 15,701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.54, 36,313.56 and 15,701.73 is: 21,668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.54 : 36,313.56 = 15,701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.54/36,313.56 = 15,701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.54x = 36,313.56 × 15,701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.54x = 570,185,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,185,714.46/26,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.91

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