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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.46, 36,301.28 and 15,701.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.46, 36,301.28 and 15,701.06 is: 21,657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.46 : 36,301.28 = 15,701.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.46/36,301.28 = 15,701.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.46x = 36,301.28 × 15,701.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.46x = 569,968,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,968,575.36/26,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.43

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