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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,197.56, 36,140.58 and 16,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,197.56, 36,140.58 and 16,775.64 is: 23,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,197.56 : 36,140.58 = 16,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,197.56/36,140.58 = 16,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,197.56x = 36,140.58 × 16,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,197.56x = 606,281,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,281,359.47/26,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,142.67

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