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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.04, 36,093.66 and 16,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.04, 36,093.66 and 16,602.30 is: 22,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.04 : 36,093.66 = 16,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.04/36,093.66 = 16,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.04x = 36,093.66 × 16,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.04x = 599,237,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,237,709.16/26,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.49

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