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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.86, 36,014.58 and 16,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.86, 36,014.58 and 16,023.72 is: 22,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.86 : 36,014.58 = 16,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.86/36,014.58 = 16,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.86x = 36,014.58 × 16,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.86x = 577,087,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,087,545.84/26,092.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,116.68

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