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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.53, 36,588.65 and 16,571.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.53, 36,588.65 and 16,571.25 is: 22,858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.53 : 36,588.65 = 16,571.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.53/36,588.65 = 16,571.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.53x = 36,588.65 × 16,571.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.53x = 606,319,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,319,583.46/26,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.82

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