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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.05, 36,152.71 and 16,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.05, 36,152.71 and 16,131.30 is: 22,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.05 : 36,152.71 = 16,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.05/36,152.71 = 16,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.05x = 36,152.71 × 16,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.05x = 583,190,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,190,210.82/26,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.67

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