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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.42, 36,393.34 and 16,965.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.42, 36,393.34 and 16,965.32 is: 23,414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.42 : 36,393.34 = 16,965.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.42/36,393.34 = 16,965.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.42x = 36,393.34 × 16,965.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.42x = 617,424,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,424,658.97/26,369.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,414.42

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