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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.29, 36,239.54 and 16,694.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.29, 36,239.54 and 16,694.30 is: 23,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.29 : 36,239.54 = 16,694.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.29/36,239.54 = 16,694.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.29x = 36,239.54 × 16,694.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.29x = 604,993,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,993,759.75/26,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.86

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