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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.28, 36,220.44 and 16,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.28, 36,220.44 and 16,827.04 is: 23,215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.28 : 36,220.44 = 16,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.28/36,220.44 = 16,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.28x = 36,220.44 × 16,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.28x = 609,482,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,482,792.70/26,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.49

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