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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,191.52, 36,151.10 and 16,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,191.52, 36,151.10 and 16,636 is: 22,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,191.52 : 36,151.10 = 16,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,191.52/36,151.10 = 16,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,191.52x = 36,151.10 × 16,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,191.52x = 601,409,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,409,699.60/26,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.00

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