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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.80, 36,188.73 and 16,164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.80, 36,188.73 and 16,164.42 is: 22,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.80 : 36,188.73 = 16,164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.80/36,188.73 = 16,164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.80x = 36,188.73 × 16,164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.80x = 584,969,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,969,830.99/26,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.33

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