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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,002.62, 35,892.72 and 16,569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,002.62, 35,892.72 and 16,569.36 is: 22,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,002.62 : 35,892.72 = 16,569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,002.62/35,892.72 = 16,569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,002.62x = 35,892.72 × 16,569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,002.62x = 594,719,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,719,399.06/26,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,871.52

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