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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,294.51, 36,289.28 and 16,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,294.51, 36,289.28 and 16,222.69 is: 22,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,294.51 : 36,289.28 = 16,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,294.51/36,289.28 = 16,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,294.51x = 36,289.28 × 16,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,294.51x = 588,709,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,709,825.68/26,294.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.08

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