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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.16, 36,314.25 and 15,709.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.16, 36,314.25 and 15,709.95 is: 21,680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.16 : 36,314.25 = 15,709.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.16/36,314.25 = 15,709.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.16x = 36,314.25 × 15,709.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.16x = 570,495,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,495,051.79/26,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.15

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