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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.64, 36,404.08 and 16,323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.64, 36,404.08 and 16,323.48 is: 22,512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.64 : 36,404.08 = 16,323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.64/36,404.08 = 16,323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.64x = 36,404.08 × 16,323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.64x = 594,241,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,241,271.80/26,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.00

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