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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.32, 36,253.38 and 16,856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.32, 36,253.38 and 16,856.64 is: 23,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.32 : 36,253.38 = 16,856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.32/36,253.38 = 16,856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.32x = 36,253.38 × 16,856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.32x = 611,110,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,110,175.44/26,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,257.95

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