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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.67, 36,523.98 and 16,399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.67, 36,523.98 and 16,399.53 is: 22,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.67 : 36,523.98 = 16,399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.67/36,523.98 = 16,399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.67x = 36,523.98 × 16,399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.67x = 598,976,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,976,105.73/26,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.19

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