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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,303.43, 36,282.83 and 16,855.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,303.43, 36,282.83 and 16,855.59 is: 23,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,303.43 : 36,282.83 = 16,855.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,303.43/36,282.83 = 16,855.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,303.43x = 36,282.83 × 16,855.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,303.43x = 611,568,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,568,422.24/26,303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.52

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