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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.54, 36,183.98 and 16,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.54, 36,183.98 and 16,152.60 is: 22,294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.54 : 36,183.98 = 16,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.54/36,183.98 = 16,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.54x = 36,183.98 × 16,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.54x = 584,465,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,465,355.35/26,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,294.61

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