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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.16, 35,907.21 and 16,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.16, 35,907.21 and 16,947.36 is: 23,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.16 : 35,907.21 = 16,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.16/35,907.21 = 16,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.16x = 35,907.21 × 16,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.16x = 608,532,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,532,414.47/26,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.57

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