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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,247.91, 36,210.73 and 16,682.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,247.91, 36,210.73 and 16,682.69 is: 23,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,247.91 : 36,210.73 = 16,682.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,247.91/36,210.73 = 16,682.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,247.91x = 36,210.73 × 16,682.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,247.91x = 604,092,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,092,383.26/26,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,014.88

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