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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.34, 36,797.34 and 16,051.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.34, 36,797.34 and 16,051.72 is: 22,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.34 : 36,797.34 = 16,051.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.34/36,797.34 = 16,051.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.34x = 36,797.34 × 16,051.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.34x = 590,660,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,660,598.42/26,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.71

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