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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.66, 35,860.36 and 16,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.66, 35,860.36 and 16,446.76 is: 22,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.66 : 35,860.36 = 16,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.66/35,860.36 = 16,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.66x = 35,860.36 × 16,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.66x = 589,786,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,786,734.43/26,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.94

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