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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.12, 36,314.22 and 15,706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.12, 36,314.22 and 15,706.58 is: 21,668.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.12 : 36,314.22 = 15,706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.12/36,314.22 = 15,706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.12x = 36,314.22 × 15,706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.12x = 570,372,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,372,201.57/26,323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.11

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