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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.76, 36,765.18 and 16,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.76, 36,765.18 and 16,023 is: 22,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.76 : 36,765.18 = 16,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.76/36,765.18 = 16,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.76x = 36,765.18 × 16,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.76x = 589,088,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,088,479.14/26,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.60

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