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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.19, 36,231.49 and 16,173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.19, 36,231.49 and 16,173.11 is: 22,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.19 : 36,231.49 = 16,173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.19/36,231.49 = 16,173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.19x = 36,231.49 × 16,173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.19x = 585,975,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,975,923.38/26,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,312.53

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