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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,510.32, 36,571.98 and 16,947.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,510.32, 36,571.98 and 16,947.69 is: 23,379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,510.32 : 36,571.98 = 16,947.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,510.32/36,571.98 = 16,947.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,510.32x = 36,571.98 × 16,947.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,510.32x = 619,810,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,810,579.73/26,510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,379.97

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