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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,023.98, 35,901.27 and 16,586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,023.98, 35,901.27 and 16,586.67 is: 22,882.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,023.98 : 35,901.27 = 16,586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,023.98/35,901.27 = 16,586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,023.98x = 35,901.27 × 16,586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,023.98x = 595,482,518.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,482,518.07/26,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.07

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