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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.61, 36,471.48 and 16,346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.61, 36,471.48 and 16,346.19 is: 22,562.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.61 : 36,471.48 = 16,346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.61/36,471.48 = 16,346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.61x = 36,471.48 × 16,346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.61x = 596,169,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,169,741.66/26,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,562.01

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