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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.84, 36,312.66 and 15,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.84, 36,312.66 and 15,705.84 is: 21,671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.84 : 36,312.66 = 15,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.84/36,312.66 = 15,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.84x = 36,312.66 × 15,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.84x = 570,320,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,320,827.93/26,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.33

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