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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,667.21, 36,795.66 and 16,057.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,667.21, 36,795.66 and 16,057.53 is: 22,156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,667.21 : 36,795.66 = 16,057.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,667.21/36,795.66 = 16,057.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,667.21x = 36,795.66 × 16,057.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,667.21x = 590,847,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,847,414.32/26,667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.33

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