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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.98, 35,898.51 and 16,584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.98, 35,898.51 and 16,584.67 is: 22,879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.98 : 35,898.51 = 16,584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.98/35,898.51 = 16,584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.98x = 35,898.51 × 16,584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.98x = 595,364,941.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,364,941.84/26,021.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.31

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