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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,068.56, 35,983.38 and 16,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,068.56, 35,983.38 and 16,253.28 is: 22,434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,068.56 : 35,983.38 = 16,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,068.56/35,983.38 = 16,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,068.56x = 35,983.38 × 16,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,068.56x = 584,847,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,847,950.49/26,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.99

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