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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.23, 36,515.98 and 15,704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.23, 36,515.98 and 15,704.54 is: 21,668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.23 : 36,515.98 = 15,704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.23/36,515.98 = 15,704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.23x = 36,515.98 × 15,704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.23x = 573,466,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,466,745.24/26,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,668.68

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