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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,165.16, 36,101.60 and 16,601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,165.16, 36,101.60 and 16,601.56 is: 22,906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,165.16 : 36,101.60 = 16,601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,165.16/36,101.60 = 16,601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,165.16x = 36,101.60 × 16,601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,165.16x = 599,342,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,342,878.50/26,165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.14

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