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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.92, 36,323.28 and 16,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.92, 36,323.28 and 16,244 is: 22,422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.92 : 36,323.28 = 16,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.92/36,323.28 = 16,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.92x = 36,323.28 × 16,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.92x = 590,035,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,035,360.32/26,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.94

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