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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.29, 36,170.33 and 16,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.29, 36,170.33 and 16,134.72 is: 22,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.29 : 36,170.33 = 16,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.29/36,170.33 = 16,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.29x = 36,170.33 × 16,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.29x = 583,598,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,598,066.18/26,208.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.69

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