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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.27, 36,141.55 and 16,122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.27, 36,141.55 and 16,122.67 is: 22,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.27 : 36,141.55 = 16,122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.27/36,141.55 = 16,122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.27x = 36,141.55 × 16,122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.27x = 582,698,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,698,283.94/26,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.71

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