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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,229.51, 36,177.84 and 16,144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,229.51, 36,177.84 and 16,144.65 is: 22,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,229.51 : 36,177.84 = 16,144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,229.51/36,177.84 = 16,144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,229.51x = 36,177.84 × 16,144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,229.51x = 584,078,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,078,564.56/26,229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,267.99

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