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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.62, 36,629.08 and 16,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.62, 36,629.08 and 16,853.54 is: 23,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.62 : 36,629.08 = 16,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.62/36,629.08 = 16,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.62x = 36,629.08 × 16,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.62x = 617,329,439.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,329,439.66/26,547.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,253.67

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