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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.98, 36,371.91 and 16,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,353.98, 36,371.91 and 16,287.30 is: 22,478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,353.98 : 36,371.91 = 16,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,353.98/36,371.91 = 16,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,353.98x = 36,371.91 × 16,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,353.98x = 592,400,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,400,027.88/26,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.58

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