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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.48, 36,414.72 and 16,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.48, 36,414.72 and 16,322.70 is: 22,516.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.48 : 36,414.72 = 16,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.48/36,414.72 = 16,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.48x = 36,414.72 × 16,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.48x = 594,386,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,386,550.14/26,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.79

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