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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.60, 36,322.56 and 16,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.60, 36,322.56 and 16,913.60 is: 23,329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.60 : 36,322.56 = 16,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.60/36,322.56 = 16,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.60x = 36,322.56 × 16,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.60x = 614,345,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,345,250.82/26,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.33

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