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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247, 36,237.27 and 16,831.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247, 36,237.27 and 16,831.98 is: 23,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247 : 36,237.27 = 16,831.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247/36,237.27 = 16,831.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247x = 36,237.27 × 16,831.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247x = 609,945,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,945,003.89/26,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,238.66

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