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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.62, 36,364.41 and 15,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,353.62, 36,364.41 and 15,741 is: 21,720.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,353.62 : 36,364.41 = 15,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,353.62/36,364.41 = 15,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,353.62x = 36,364.41 × 15,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,353.62x = 572,412,177.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,412,177.81/26,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,720.44

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