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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.61, 36,407.99 and 16,317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.61, 36,407.99 and 16,317.83 is: 22,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.61 : 36,407.99 = 16,317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.61/36,407.99 = 16,317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.61x = 36,407.99 × 16,317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.61x = 594,099,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,099,250.22/26,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.06

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