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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.67, 36,013.21 and 16,022.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.67, 36,013.21 and 16,022.10 is: 22,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.67 : 36,013.21 = 16,022.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.67/36,013.21 = 16,022.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.67x = 36,013.21 × 16,022.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.67x = 577,007,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,007,346.94/26,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,111.23

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