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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.47, 36,281.59 and 16,853.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.47, 36,281.59 and 16,853.63 is: 23,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.47 : 36,281.59 = 16,853.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.47/36,281.59 = 16,853.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.47x = 36,281.59 × 16,853.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.47x = 611,476,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,476,270.13/26,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.75

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