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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.87, 36,316.64 and 15,708.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.87, 36,316.64 and 15,708.33 is: 21,670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.87 : 36,316.64 = 15,708.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.87/36,316.64 = 15,708.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.87x = 36,316.64 × 15,708.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.87x = 570,473,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,473,687.07/26,324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,670.53

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