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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.28, 36,099.45 and 16,968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.28, 36,099.45 and 16,968.54 is: 23,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.28 : 36,099.45 = 16,968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.28/36,099.45 = 16,968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.28x = 36,099.45 × 16,968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.28x = 612,554,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,554,961.30/26,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,394.89

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