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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.64, 36,322.40 and 16,114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.64, 36,322.40 and 16,114.68 is: 22,240.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.64 : 36,322.40 = 16,114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.64/36,322.40 = 16,114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.64x = 36,322.40 × 16,114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.64x = 585,323,852.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,323,852.83/26,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.74

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