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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.16, 36,991.72 and 16,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.16, 36,991.72 and 16,752.52 is: 23,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.16 : 36,991.72 = 16,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.16/36,991.72 = 16,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.16x = 36,991.72 × 16,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.16x = 619,704,529.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,704,529.13/26,823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.34

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