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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,295.23, 36,287.12 and 16,219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,295.23, 36,287.12 and 16,219.64 is: 22,382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,295.23 : 36,287.12 = 16,219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,295.23/36,287.12 = 16,219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,295.23x = 36,287.12 × 16,219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,295.23x = 588,564,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,564,154.30/26,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.92

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