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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,166.06, 36,105.21 and 16,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,166.06, 36,105.21 and 16,096.14 is: 22,210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,166.06 : 36,105.21 = 16,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,166.06/36,105.21 = 16,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,166.06x = 36,105.21 × 16,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,166.06x = 581,154,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,154,514.89/26,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.24

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