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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,328.19, 36,331.59 and 15,713.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,328.19, 36,331.59 and 15,713.95 is: 21,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,328.19 : 36,331.59 = 15,713.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,328.19/36,331.59 = 15,713.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,328.19x = 36,331.59 × 15,713.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,328.19x = 570,912,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,912,788.68/26,328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.47

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