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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.40, 36,255.75 and 16,837.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.40, 36,255.75 and 16,837.34 is: 23,243.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.40 : 36,255.75 = 16,837.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.40/36,255.75 = 16,837.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.40x = 36,255.75 × 16,837.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.40x = 610,450,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,450,389.71/26,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.39

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