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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,699.52, 36,844.92 and 16,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,699.52, 36,844.92 and 16,095 is: 22,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,699.52 : 36,844.92 = 16,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,699.52/36,844.92 = 16,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,699.52x = 36,844.92 × 16,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,699.52x = 593,018,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,018,987.40/26,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.85

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