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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,318.54, 36,307.74 and 16,247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,318.54, 36,307.74 and 16,247.38 is: 22,414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,318.54 : 36,307.74 = 16,247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,318.54/36,307.74 = 16,247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,318.54x = 36,307.74 × 16,247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,318.54x = 589,905,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,905,648.72/26,318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.07

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