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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.08, 36,354.84 and 16,143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.08, 36,354.84 and 16,143.34 is: 22,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.08 : 36,354.84 = 16,143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.08/36,354.84 = 16,143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.08x = 36,354.84 × 16,143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.08x = 586,888,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,888,542.77/26,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.83

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