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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.52, 36,802.49 and 16,597.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.52, 36,802.49 and 16,597.71 is: 22,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.52 : 36,802.49 = 16,597.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.52/36,802.49 = 16,597.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.52x = 36,802.49 × 16,597.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.52x = 610,836,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,836,973.31/26,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,903.94

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