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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,504.16, 36,571.68 and 15,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,504.16, 36,571.68 and 15,324 is: 21,144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,504.16 : 36,571.68 = 15,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,504.16/36,571.68 = 15,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,504.16x = 36,571.68 × 15,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,504.16x = 560,424,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,424,424.32/26,504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.77

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