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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.53, 36,565.74 and 16,423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.53, 36,565.74 and 16,423.65 is: 22,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.53 : 36,565.74 = 16,423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.53/36,565.74 = 16,423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.53x = 36,565.74 × 16,423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.53x = 600,542,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,542,915.75/26,484.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.24

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