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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,474.34, 36,541.20 and 16,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,474.34, 36,541.20 and 16,396.74 is: 22,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,474.34 : 36,541.20 = 16,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,474.34/36,541.20 = 16,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,474.34x = 36,541.20 × 16,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,474.34x = 599,156,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,156,555.69/26,474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,631.60

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