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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.99, 36,074.70 and 16,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.99, 36,074.70 and 16,073.28 is: 22,171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.99 : 36,074.70 = 16,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.99/36,074.70 = 16,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.99x = 36,074.70 × 16,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.99x = 579,838,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,838,754.02/26,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.88

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