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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,723.62, 36,886.94 and 16,646.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,723.62, 36,886.94 and 16,646.11 is: 22,976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,723.62 : 36,886.94 = 16,646.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,723.62/36,886.94 = 16,646.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,723.62x = 36,886.94 × 16,646.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,723.62x = 614,024,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,024,041.41/26,723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.83

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