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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.82, 36,398.97 and 16,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.82, 36,398.97 and 16,951.38 is: 23,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.82 : 36,398.97 = 16,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.82/36,398.97 = 16,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.82x = 36,398.97 × 16,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.82x = 617,012,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,012,772.08/26,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,401.11

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