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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.16, 36,108.50 and 16,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.16, 36,108.50 and 16,606.56 is: 22,913.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.16 : 36,108.50 = 16,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.16/36,108.50 = 16,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.16x = 36,108.50 × 16,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.16x = 599,637,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,637,971.76/26,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.04

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