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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.25, 36,363.20 and 16,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.25, 36,363.20 and 16,284.06 is: 22,464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.25 : 36,363.20 = 16,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.25/36,363.20 = 16,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.25x = 36,363.20 × 16,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.25x = 592,140,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,140,449.17/26,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.24

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