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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,255.99, 36,230.04 and 16,052.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,255.99, 36,230.04 and 16,052.15 is: 22,150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,255.99 : 36,230.04 = 16,052.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,255.99/36,230.04 = 16,052.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,255.99x = 36,230.04 × 16,052.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,255.99x = 581,570,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,570,127.16/26,255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.00

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