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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.89, 36,225.18 and 16,683.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.89, 36,225.18 and 16,683.91 is: 23,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.89 : 36,225.18 = 16,683.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.89/36,225.18 = 16,683.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.89x = 36,225.18 × 16,683.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.89x = 604,377,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,377,552.29/26,245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.51

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