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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.44, 36,392.76 and 16,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.44, 36,392.76 and 16,314.96 is: 22,504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.44 : 36,392.76 = 16,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.44/36,392.76 = 16,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.44x = 36,392.76 × 16,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.44x = 593,746,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,746,423.69/26,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.51

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