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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,663.40, 36,794.52 and 16,054.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,663.40, 36,794.52 and 16,054.20 is: 22,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,663.40 : 36,794.52 = 16,054.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,663.40/36,794.52 = 16,054.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,663.40x = 36,794.52 × 16,054.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,663.40x = 590,706,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,706,582.98/26,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.21

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