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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.72, 36,273.59 and 16,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.72, 36,273.59 and 16,203.60 is: 22,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.72 : 36,273.59 = 16,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.72/36,273.59 = 16,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.72x = 36,273.59 × 16,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.72x = 587,762,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,762,661.91/26,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.58

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