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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.46, 36,332.55 and 15,714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.46, 36,332.55 and 15,714.81 is: 21,689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.46 : 36,332.55 = 15,714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.46/36,332.55 = 15,714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.46x = 36,332.55 × 15,714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.46x = 570,959,120.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,959,120.07/26,324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,689.30

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