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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.51, 36,093.69 and 16,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.51, 36,093.69 and 16,088.64 is: 22,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.51 : 36,093.69 = 16,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.51/36,093.69 = 16,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.51x = 36,093.69 × 16,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.51x = 580,698,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,698,384.68/26,154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.61

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