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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.34, 36,310.59 and 15,704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.34, 36,310.59 and 15,704.34 is: 21,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.34 : 36,310.59 = 15,704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.34/36,310.59 = 15,704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.34x = 36,310.59 × 15,704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.34x = 570,233,850.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,233,850.96/26,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.26

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