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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,268.65, 36,250.73 and 16,837.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,268.65, 36,250.73 and 16,837.21 is: 23,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,268.65 : 36,250.73 = 16,837.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,268.65/36,250.73 = 16,837.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,268.65x = 36,250.73 × 16,837.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,268.65x = 610,360,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,360,888.22/26,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.34

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