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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.91, 36,207.97 and 16,680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.91, 36,207.97 and 16,680.69 is: 23,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.91 : 36,207.97 = 16,680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.91/36,207.97 = 16,680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.91x = 36,207.97 × 16,680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.91x = 603,973,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,973,923.10/26,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.12

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