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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,196.77, 36,140.87 and 16,122.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,196.77, 36,140.87 and 16,122.17 is: 22,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,196.77 : 36,140.87 = 16,122.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,196.77/36,140.87 = 16,122.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,196.77x = 36,140.87 × 16,122.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,196.77x = 582,669,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,669,169.48/26,196.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.02

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