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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.26, 36,151.61 and 16,130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.26, 36,151.61 and 16,130.49 is: 22,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.26 : 36,151.61 = 16,130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.26/36,151.61 = 16,130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.26x = 36,151.61 × 16,130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.26x = 583,143,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,143,102.94/26,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,260.55

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