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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.76, 36,163.13 and 16,133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.76, 36,163.13 and 16,133.99 is: 22,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.76 : 36,163.13 = 16,133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.76/36,163.13 = 16,133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.76x = 36,163.13 × 16,133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.76x = 583,455,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,455,316.30/26,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.36

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