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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.96, 36,519.66 and 16,397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.96, 36,519.66 and 16,397.72 is: 22,621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.96 : 36,519.66 = 16,397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.96/36,519.66 = 16,397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.96x = 36,519.66 × 16,397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.96x = 598,839,159.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,839,159.18/26,471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,621.64

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