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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.77, 36,325.85 and 16,247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.77, 36,325.85 and 16,247.85 is: 22,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.77 : 36,325.85 = 16,247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.77/36,325.85 = 16,247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.77x = 36,325.85 × 16,247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.77x = 590,216,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,216,880.68/26,317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.55

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