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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.06, 36,299.19 and 15,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.06, 36,299.19 and 15,697.50 is: 21,652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.06 : 36,299.19 = 15,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.06/36,299.19 = 15,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.06x = 36,299.19 × 15,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.06x = 569,806,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,806,535.03/26,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.43

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