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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,193.70, 36,148.09 and 16,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,193.70, 36,148.09 and 16,127.95 is: 22,257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,193.70 : 36,148.09 = 16,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,193.70/36,148.09 = 16,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,193.70x = 36,148.09 × 16,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,193.70x = 582,994,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,994,588.12/26,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.05

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