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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.54, 36,182.60 and 16,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.54, 36,182.60 and 16,151.60 is: 22,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.54 : 36,182.60 = 16,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.54/36,182.60 = 16,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.54x = 36,182.60 × 16,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.54x = 584,406,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,406,952.43/26,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.24

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