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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.15, 36,266.11 and 16,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.15, 36,266.11 and 16,228.79 is: 22,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.15 : 36,266.11 = 16,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.15/36,266.11 = 16,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.15x = 36,266.11 × 16,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.15x = 588,555,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,555,083.31/26,307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.44

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