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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.69, 36,342.93 and 15,586.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.69, 36,342.93 and 15,586.63 is: 21,502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.69 : 36,342.93 = 15,586.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.69/36,342.93 = 15,586.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.69x = 36,342.93 × 15,586.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.69x = 566,463,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,463,682.94/26,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,502.00

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