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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.65, 36,252.11 and 16,838.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.65, 36,252.11 and 16,838.21 is: 23,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.65 : 36,252.11 = 16,838.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.65/36,252.11 = 16,838.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.65x = 36,252.11 × 16,838.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.65x = 610,420,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,420,375.67/26,269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.72

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