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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.63, 36,243.09 and 16,197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.63, 36,243.09 and 16,197.75 is: 22,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.63 : 36,243.09 = 16,197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.63/36,243.09 = 16,197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.63x = 36,243.09 × 16,197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.63x = 587,056,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,056,511.05/26,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.30

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