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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.13, 36,246.50 and 16,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.13, 36,246.50 and 16,184.07 is: 22,327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.13 : 36,246.50 = 16,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.13/36,246.50 = 16,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.13x = 36,246.50 × 16,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.13x = 586,615,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,615,812.33/26,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.60

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