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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,698.52, 36,843.54 and 16,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,698.52, 36,843.54 and 16,094 is: 22,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,698.52 : 36,843.54 = 16,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,698.52/36,843.54 = 16,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,698.52x = 36,843.54 × 16,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,698.52x = 592,959,932.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,959,932.76/26,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.47

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