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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.06, 36,167.13 and 16,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.06, 36,167.13 and 16,141.14 is: 22,272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.06 : 36,167.13 = 16,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.06/36,167.13 = 16,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.06x = 36,167.13 × 16,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.06x = 583,778,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,778,708.73/26,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.23

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