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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.46, 36,265.41 and 16,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.46, 36,265.41 and 16,205.04 is: 22,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.46 : 36,265.41 = 16,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.46/36,265.41 = 16,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.46x = 36,265.41 × 16,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.46x = 587,682,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,682,419.67/26,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,367.91

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