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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,653.08, 36,783.66 and 16,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,653.08, 36,783.66 and 16,041 is: 22,138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,653.08 : 36,783.66 = 16,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,653.08/36,783.66 = 16,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,653.08x = 36,783.66 × 16,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,653.08x = 590,046,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,046,690.06/26,653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.03

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