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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,298.06, 36,303.84 and 16,872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,298.06, 36,303.84 and 16,872.36 is: 23,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,298.06 : 36,303.84 = 16,872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,298.06/36,303.84 = 16,872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,298.06x = 36,303.84 × 16,872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,298.06x = 612,531,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,531,457.86/26,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,291.89

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