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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.34, 36,284.83 and 16,720.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.34, 36,284.83 and 16,720.25 is: 23,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.34 : 36,284.83 = 16,720.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.34/36,284.83 = 16,720.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.34x = 36,284.83 × 16,720.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.34x = 606,691,247.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,691,247.38/26,290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.59

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