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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.23, 36,380.99 and 16,312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.23, 36,380.99 and 16,312.97 is: 22,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.23 : 36,380.99 = 16,312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.23/36,380.99 = 16,312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.23x = 36,380.99 × 16,312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.23x = 593,482,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,482,130.18/26,390.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.71

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