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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.21, 36,193.40 and 16,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.21, 36,193.40 and 16,015.68 is: 22,103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.21 : 36,193.40 = 16,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.21/36,193.40 = 16,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.21x = 36,193.40 × 16,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.21x = 579,661,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,661,912.51/26,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,103.23

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