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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.91, 36,560.16 and 16,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.91, 36,560.16 and 16,550.63 is: 22,830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.91 : 36,560.16 = 16,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.91/36,560.16 = 16,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.91x = 36,560.16 × 16,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.91x = 605,093,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,093,498.10/26,503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.35

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