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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.88, 36,075.78 and 16,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.88, 36,075.78 and 16,217.64 is: 22,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.88 : 36,075.78 = 16,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.88/36,075.78 = 16,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.88x = 36,075.78 × 16,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.88x = 585,064,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,064,012.76/26,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.20

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