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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,019.80, 35,912.98 and 16,453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,019.80, 35,912.98 and 16,453.64 is: 22,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,019.80 : 35,912.98 = 16,453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,019.80/35,912.98 = 16,453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,019.80x = 35,912.98 × 16,453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,019.80x = 590,899,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,899,244.25/26,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,709.60

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