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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.22, 36,371 and 16,923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.22, 36,371 and 16,923.19 is: 23,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.22 : 36,371 = 16,923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.22/36,371 = 16,923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.22x = 36,371 × 16,923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.22x = 615,513,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,513,343.49/26,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,369.59

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