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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.70, 36,394.03 and 15,616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.70, 36,394.03 and 15,616.23 is: 21,546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.70 : 36,394.03 = 15,616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.70/36,394.03 = 15,616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.70x = 36,394.03 × 15,616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.70x = 568,337,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,337,543.11/26,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.95

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