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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.54, 36,317.70 and 15,704.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.54, 36,317.70 and 15,704.73 is: 21,673.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.54 : 36,317.70 = 15,704.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.54/36,317.70 = 15,704.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.54x = 36,317.70 × 15,704.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.54x = 570,359,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,359,672.72/26,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,673.05

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