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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,209.54, 36,172.05 and 16,135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,209.54, 36,172.05 and 16,135.97 is: 22,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,209.54 : 36,172.05 = 16,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,209.54/36,172.05 = 16,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,209.54x = 36,172.05 × 16,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,209.54x = 583,671,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,671,113.64/26,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.41

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