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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,608.77, 36,722.84 and 16,924.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,608.77, 36,722.84 and 16,924.95 is: 23,358.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,608.77 : 36,722.84 = 16,924.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,608.77/36,722.84 = 16,924.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,608.77x = 36,722.84 × 16,924.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,608.77x = 621,532,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,532,146.23/26,608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,358.17

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