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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,336.97, 36,369.27 and 16,921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,336.97, 36,369.27 and 16,921.94 is: 23,367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,336.97 : 36,369.27 = 16,921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,336.97/36,369.27 = 16,921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,336.97x = 36,369.27 × 16,921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,336.97x = 615,438,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,438,422.94/26,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,367.85

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