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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,314.84, 36,309.90 and 15,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,314.84, 36,309.90 and 15,703.84 is: 21,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,314.84 : 36,309.90 = 15,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,314.84/36,309.90 = 15,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,314.84x = 36,309.90 × 15,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,314.84x = 570,204,860.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,204,860.02/26,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.57

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