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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,563.66, 36,652.84 and 16,494.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,563.66, 36,652.84 and 16,494.55 is: 22,759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,563.66 : 36,652.84 = 16,494.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,563.66/36,652.84 = 16,494.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,563.66x = 36,652.84 × 16,494.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,563.66x = 604,572,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,572,102.02/26,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.37

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