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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.97, 36,258.06 and 16,842.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.97, 36,258.06 and 16,842.53 is: 23,242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.97 : 36,258.06 = 16,842.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.97/36,258.06 = 16,842.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.97x = 36,258.06 × 16,842.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.97x = 610,677,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,677,282.00/26,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.67

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