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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.93, 35,893.73 and 16,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.93, 35,893.73 and 16,439.76 is: 22,690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.93 : 35,893.73 = 16,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.93/35,893.73 = 16,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.93x = 35,893.73 × 16,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.93x = 590,084,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,084,347.80/26,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.38

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