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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.55, 36,251.79 and 16,195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.55, 36,251.79 and 16,195.15 is: 22,354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.55 : 36,251.79 = 16,195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.55/36,251.79 = 16,195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.55x = 36,251.79 × 16,195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.55x = 587,103,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,103,095.84/26,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.29

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