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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.13, 36,247.26 and 16,834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.13, 36,247.26 and 16,834.70 is: 23,231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.13 : 36,247.26 = 16,834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.13/36,247.26 = 16,834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.13x = 36,247.26 × 16,834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.13x = 610,211,566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,211,566.69/26,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.88

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