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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,622.15, 36,743.67 and 16,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,622.15, 36,743.67 and 16,015.20 is: 22,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,622.15 : 36,743.67 = 16,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,622.15/36,743.67 = 16,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,622.15x = 36,743.67 × 16,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,622.15x = 588,457,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,457,223.78/26,622.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,104.05

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