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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.88, 36,486.54 and 16,373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.88, 36,486.54 and 16,373.64 is: 22,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.88 : 36,486.54 = 16,373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.88/36,486.54 = 16,373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.88x = 36,486.54 × 16,373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.88x = 597,417,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,417,470.81/26,447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.48

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