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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.84, 36,340.02 and 16,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.84, 36,340.02 and 16,251.72 is: 22,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.84 : 36,340.02 = 16,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.84/36,340.02 = 16,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.84x = 36,340.02 × 16,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.84x = 590,587,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,587,829.83/26,340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.99

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