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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.73, 36,413.69 and 16,321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.73, 36,413.69 and 16,321.95 is: 22,515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.73 : 36,413.69 = 16,321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.73/36,413.69 = 16,321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.73x = 36,413.69 × 16,321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.73x = 594,342,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,342,345.89/26,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.76

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