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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.97, 36,356.99 and 16,913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.97, 36,356.99 and 16,913.07 is: 23,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.97 : 36,356.99 = 16,913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.97/36,356.99 = 16,913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.97x = 36,356.99 × 16,913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.97x = 614,908,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,908,232.29/26,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,355.70

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