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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.54, 36,314.94 and 15,702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.54, 36,314.94 and 15,702.73 is: 21,670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.54 : 36,314.94 = 15,702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.54/36,314.94 = 15,702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.54x = 36,314.94 × 15,702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.54x = 570,243,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,243,697.79/26,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,670.29

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