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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.28, 36,585.54 and 16,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.28, 36,585.54 and 16,569 is: 22,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.28 : 36,585.54 = 16,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.28/36,585.54 = 16,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.28x = 36,585.54 × 16,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.28x = 606,185,812.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,185,812.26/26,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,855.72

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