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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.90, 36,520.21 and 15,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.90, 36,520.21 and 15,710.23 is: 21,679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.90 : 36,520.21 = 15,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.90/36,520.21 = 15,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.90x = 36,520.21 × 15,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.90x = 573,740,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,740,820.20/26,464.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.32

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