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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,176.03, 36,103.56 and 16,607.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,176.03, 36,103.56 and 16,607.67 is: 22,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,176.03 : 36,103.56 = 16,607.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,176.03/36,103.56 = 16,607.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,176.03x = 36,103.56 × 16,607.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,176.03x = 599,595,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,595,812.64/26,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.30

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