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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.83, 36,084.80 and 16,082.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.83, 36,084.80 and 16,082.18 is: 22,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.83 : 36,084.80 = 16,082.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.83/36,084.80 = 16,082.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.83x = 36,084.80 × 16,082.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.83x = 580,322,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,322,248.86/26,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.90

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