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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,664.64, 36,797.04 and 16,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,664.64, 36,797.04 and 16,052 is: 22,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,664.64 : 36,797.04 = 16,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,664.64/36,797.04 = 16,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,664.64x = 36,797.04 × 16,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,664.64x = 590,666,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,666,086.08/26,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.66

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