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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,293.46, 36,284.94 and 16,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,293.46, 36,284.94 and 16,862 is: 23,269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,293.46 : 36,284.94 = 16,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,293.46/36,284.94 = 16,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,293.46x = 36,284.94 × 16,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,293.46x = 611,836,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,836,658.28/26,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,269.54

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