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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.76, 36,504.02 and 16,999.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.76, 36,504.02 and 16,999.92 is: 23,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.76 : 36,504.02 = 16,999.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.76/36,504.02 = 16,999.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.76x = 36,504.02 × 16,999.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.76x = 620,565,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,565,462.18/26,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,463.82

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