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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.91, 35,972.04 and 16,504.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.91, 35,972.04 and 16,504.67 is: 22,778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.91 : 35,972.04 = 16,504.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.91/35,972.04 = 16,504.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.91x = 35,972.04 × 16,504.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.91x = 593,706,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,706,674.19/26,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.88

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