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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,160.15, 36,094.69 and 16,596.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,160.15, 36,094.69 and 16,596.57 is: 22,899.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,160.15 : 36,094.69 = 16,596.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,160.15/36,094.69 = 16,596.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,160.15x = 36,094.69 × 16,596.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,160.15x = 599,048,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,048,049.21/26,160.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.26

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