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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.61, 36,210.89 and 16,824.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.61, 36,210.89 and 16,824.05 is: 23,204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.61 : 36,210.89 = 16,824.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.61/36,210.89 = 16,824.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.61x = 36,210.89 × 16,824.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.61x = 609,213,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,213,739.78/26,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,204.07

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