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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.74, 36,554.92 and 16,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.74, 36,554.92 and 16,941.22 is: 23,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.74 : 36,554.92 = 16,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.74/36,554.92 = 16,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.74x = 36,554.92 × 16,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.74x = 619,284,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,284,958.52/26,495.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,373.00

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