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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,159.15, 36,093.31 and 16,595.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,159.15, 36,093.31 and 16,595.57 is: 22,897.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,159.15 : 36,093.31 = 16,595.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,159.15/36,093.31 = 16,595.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,159.15x = 36,093.31 × 16,595.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,159.15x = 598,988,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,988,991.71/26,159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.87

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