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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.68, 36,127.02 and 16,113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.68, 36,127.02 and 16,113.76 is: 22,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.68 : 36,127.02 = 16,113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.68/36,127.02 = 16,113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.68x = 36,127.02 × 16,113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.68x = 582,142,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,142,129.80/26,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.01

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