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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.86, 36,747.32 and 16,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.86, 36,747.32 and 16,011.44 is: 22,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.86 : 36,747.32 = 16,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.86/36,747.32 = 16,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.86x = 36,747.32 × 16,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.86x = 588,377,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,377,509.34/26,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.63

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