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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.73, 36,789.53 and 16,054.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.73, 36,789.53 and 16,054.92 is: 22,149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.73 : 36,789.53 = 16,054.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.73/36,789.53 = 16,054.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.73x = 36,789.53 × 16,054.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.73x = 590,652,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,652,880.71/26,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,149.43

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