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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.68, 36,453.72 and 16,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.68, 36,453.72 and 16,853.82 is: 23,260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.68 : 36,453.72 = 16,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.68/36,453.72 = 16,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.68x = 36,453.72 × 16,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.68x = 614,384,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,384,435.21/26,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.08

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