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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.60, 36,314.91 and 15,707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.60, 36,314.91 and 15,707.10 is: 21,668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.60 : 36,314.91 = 15,707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.60/36,314.91 = 15,707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.60x = 36,314.91 × 15,707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.60x = 570,401,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,401,662.75/26,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.83

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