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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.91, 35,973.42 and 16,505.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.91, 35,973.42 and 16,505.67 is: 22,780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.91 : 35,973.42 = 16,505.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.91/35,973.42 = 16,505.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.91x = 35,973.42 × 16,505.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.91x = 593,765,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,765,399.29/26,064.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.26

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