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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.48, 35,999.46 and 16,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.48, 35,999.46 and 16,655.40 is: 22,974.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.48 : 35,999.46 = 16,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.48/35,999.46 = 16,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.48x = 35,999.46 × 16,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.48x = 599,585,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,585,406.08/26,097.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.84

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