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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.92, 36,395.04 and 16,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.92, 36,395.04 and 16,296 is: 22,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.92 : 36,395.04 = 16,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.92/36,395.04 = 16,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.92x = 36,395.04 × 16,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.92x = 593,093,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,093,571.84/26,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.70

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