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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,184.68, 36,128.40 and 16,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,184.68, 36,128.40 and 16,114.76 is: 22,234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,184.68 : 36,128.40 = 16,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,184.68/36,128.40 = 16,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,184.68x = 36,128.40 × 16,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,184.68x = 582,200,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,200,495.18/26,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.39

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