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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.97, 36,259.45 and 16,843.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.97, 36,259.45 and 16,843.53 is: 23,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.97 : 36,259.45 = 16,843.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.97/36,259.45 = 16,843.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.97x = 36,259.45 × 16,843.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.97x = 610,737,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,737,133.86/26,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.07

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