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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,220.76, 36,165.88 and 16,135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,220.76, 36,165.88 and 16,135.98 is: 22,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,220.76 : 36,165.88 = 16,135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,220.76/36,165.88 = 16,135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,220.76x = 36,165.88 × 16,135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,220.76x = 583,571,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,571,916.36/26,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.10

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