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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.59, 36,198.80 and 16,656.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.59, 36,198.80 and 16,656.63 is: 23,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.59 : 36,198.80 = 16,656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.59/36,198.80 = 16,656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.59x = 36,198.80 × 16,656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.59x = 602,950,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,950,018.04/26,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.43

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