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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.06, 36,317.55 and 15,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.06, 36,317.55 and 15,563.68 is: 21,470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.06 : 36,317.55 = 15,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.06/36,317.55 = 15,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.06x = 36,317.55 × 15,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.06x = 565,234,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,234,726.58/26,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,470.54

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