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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.47, 36,340.98 and 16,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.47, 36,340.98 and 16,901.44 is: 23,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.47 : 36,340.98 = 16,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.47/36,340.98 = 16,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.47x = 36,340.98 × 16,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.47x = 614,214,893.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,214,893.01/26,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.56

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