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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.16, 36,784.92 and 16,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.16, 36,784.92 and 16,047.76 is: 22,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.16 : 36,784.92 = 16,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.16/36,784.92 = 16,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.16x = 36,784.92 × 16,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.16x = 590,315,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,315,567.78/26,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.91

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