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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,287.71, 36,277.01 and 16,856.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,287.71, 36,277.01 and 16,856.25 is: 23,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,287.71 : 36,277.01 = 16,856.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,287.71/36,277.01 = 16,856.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,287.71x = 36,277.01 × 16,856.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,287.71x = 611,494,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,494,265.53/26,287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,261.60

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