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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256, 36,249.72 and 16,840.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256, 36,249.72 and 16,840.92 is: 23,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256 : 36,249.72 = 16,840.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256/36,249.72 = 16,840.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256x = 36,249.72 × 16,840.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256x = 610,478,634.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,478,634.54/26,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.01

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