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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.69, 36,270.90 and 16,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.69, 36,270.90 and 16,723.16 is: 23,086.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.69 : 36,270.90 = 16,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.69/36,270.90 = 16,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.69x = 36,270.90 × 16,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.69x = 606,563,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,563,882.69/26,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,086.37

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