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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.53, 36,015.84 and 16,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.53, 36,015.84 and 16,026.39 is: 22,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.53 : 36,015.84 = 16,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.53/36,015.84 = 16,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.53x = 36,015.84 × 16,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.53x = 577,203,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,203,898.02/26,097.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.19

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