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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.02, 36,324.81 and 16,247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.02, 36,324.81 and 16,247.10 is: 22,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.02 : 36,324.81 = 16,247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.02/36,324.81 = 16,247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.02x = 36,324.81 × 16,247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.02x = 590,172,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,172,820.55/26,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.52

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