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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.09, 36,597.83 and 16,825.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.09, 36,597.83 and 16,825.41 is: 23,227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.09 : 36,597.83 = 16,825.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.09/36,597.83 = 16,825.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.09x = 36,597.83 × 16,825.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.09x = 615,773,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,773,410.73/26,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.01

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