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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.28, 36,275.92 and 16,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.28, 36,275.92 and 16,356.64 is: 22,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.28 : 36,275.92 = 16,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.28/36,275.92 = 16,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.28x = 36,275.92 × 16,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.28x = 593,352,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,352,164.11/26,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,566.68

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