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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.84, 35,914.38 and 16,454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.84, 35,914.38 and 16,454.62 is: 22,710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.84 : 35,914.38 = 16,454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.84/35,914.38 = 16,454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.84x = 35,914.38 × 16,454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.84x = 590,957,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,957,475.44/26,020.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,710.93

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