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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,665.71, 36,793.59 and 16,056.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,665.71, 36,793.59 and 16,056.03 is: 22,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,665.71 : 36,793.59 = 16,056.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,665.71/36,793.59 = 16,056.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,665.71x = 36,793.59 × 16,056.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,665.71x = 590,758,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,758,984.85/26,665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.26

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