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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.65, 36,257.63 and 16,842.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.65, 36,257.63 and 16,842.21 is: 23,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.65 : 36,257.63 = 16,842.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.65/36,257.63 = 16,842.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.65x = 36,257.63 × 16,842.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.65x = 610,658,660.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,658,660.67/26,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.25

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