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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.30, 36,313.68 and 15,703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.30, 36,313.68 and 15,703.93 is: 21,671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.30 : 36,313.68 = 15,703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.30/36,313.68 = 15,703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.30x = 36,313.68 × 15,703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.30x = 570,267,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,267,488.76/26,314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.39

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