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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.62, 36,313.53 and 15,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.62, 36,313.53 and 15,706.08 is: 21,667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.62 : 36,313.53 = 15,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.62/36,313.53 = 15,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.62x = 36,313.53 × 15,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.62x = 570,343,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,343,207.26/26,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.42

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