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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.29, 36,340.73 and 16,901.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.29, 36,340.73 and 16,901.25 is: 23,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.29 : 36,340.73 = 16,901.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.29/36,340.73 = 16,901.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.29x = 36,340.73 × 16,901.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.29x = 614,203,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,203,678.41/26,316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.30

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