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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,282.15, 36,277.41 and 16,213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,282.15, 36,277.41 and 16,213.73 is: 22,379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,282.15 : 36,277.41 = 16,213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,282.15/36,277.41 = 16,213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,282.15x = 36,277.41 × 16,213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,282.15x = 588,192,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,192,130.84/26,282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,379.91

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