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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.72, 36,571.70 and 16,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.72, 36,571.70 and 16,297.20 is: 22,481.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.72 : 36,571.70 = 16,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.72/36,571.70 = 16,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.72x = 36,571.70 × 16,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.72x = 596,016,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,016,309.24/26,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.24

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