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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.83, 36,862.29 and 16,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.83, 36,862.29 and 16,103.88 is: 22,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.83 : 36,862.29 = 16,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.83/36,862.29 = 16,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.83x = 36,862.29 × 16,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.83x = 593,625,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,625,894.69/26,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.17

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