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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.56, 36,314.10 and 15,561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.56, 36,314.10 and 15,561.18 is: 21,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.56 : 36,314.10 = 15,561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.56/36,314.10 = 15,561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.56x = 36,314.10 × 15,561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.56x = 565,090,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,090,246.64/26,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,467.09

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