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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,472.96, 36,521.04 and 16,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,472.96, 36,521.04 and 16,398.72 is: 22,623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,472.96 : 36,521.04 = 16,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,472.96/36,521.04 = 16,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,472.96x = 36,521.04 × 16,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,472.96x = 598,898,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,898,309.07/26,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.02

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