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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,669.78, 36,802.80 and 16,597.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,669.78, 36,802.80 and 16,597.91 is: 22,904.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,669.78 : 36,802.80 = 16,597.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,669.78/36,802.80 = 16,597.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,669.78x = 36,802.80 × 16,597.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,669.78x = 610,849,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,849,378.13/26,669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.18

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