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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.59, 36,045.68 and 16,684.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.59, 36,045.68 and 16,684.47 is: 23,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.59 : 36,045.68 = 16,684.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.59/36,045.68 = 16,684.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.59x = 36,045.68 × 16,684.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.59x = 601,402,983.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,402,983.17/26,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,022.33

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