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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.52, 35,881.56 and 16,574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.52, 35,881.56 and 16,574.64 is: 22,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.52 : 35,881.56 = 16,574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.52/35,881.56 = 16,574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.52x = 35,881.56 × 16,574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.52x = 594,723,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,723,939.64/26,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,865.63

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