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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.87, 36,265.05 and 16,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.87, 36,265.05 and 16,217.60 is: 22,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.87 : 36,265.05 = 16,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.87/36,265.05 = 16,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.87x = 36,265.05 × 16,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.87x = 588,131,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,131,893.55/26,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.49

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