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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.19, 36,317.20 and 15,708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.19, 36,317.20 and 15,708.67 is: 21,671.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.19 : 36,317.20 = 15,708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.19/36,317.20 = 15,708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.19x = 36,317.20 × 15,708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.19x = 570,494,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,494,910.12/26,325.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,671.07

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