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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,248.91, 36,212.11 and 16,683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,248.91, 36,212.11 and 16,683.69 is: 23,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,248.91 : 36,212.11 = 16,683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,248.91/36,212.11 = 16,683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,248.91x = 36,212.11 × 16,683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,248.91x = 604,151,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,151,617.49/26,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.26

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