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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,598.82, 36,688.95 and 16,384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,598.82, 36,688.95 and 16,384.62 is: 22,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,598.82 : 36,688.95 = 16,384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,598.82/36,688.95 = 16,384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,598.82x = 36,688.95 × 16,384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,598.82x = 601,134,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,134,503.95/26,598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,600.05

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