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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.85, 36,183.92 and 16,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.85, 36,183.92 and 16,010.36 is: 22,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.85 : 36,183.92 = 16,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.85/36,183.92 = 16,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.85x = 36,183.92 × 16,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.85x = 579,317,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,317,460.13/26,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.98

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