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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.15, 36,264.73 and 16,227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.15, 36,264.73 and 16,227.79 is: 22,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.15 : 36,264.73 = 16,227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.15/36,264.73 = 16,227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.15x = 36,264.73 × 16,227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.15x = 588,496,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,496,422.85/26,306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.06

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