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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.68, 36,864.90 and 16,100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.68, 36,864.90 and 16,100.52 is: 22,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.68 : 36,864.90 = 16,100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.68/36,864.90 = 16,100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.68x = 36,864.90 × 16,100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.68x = 593,544,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,544,059.75/26,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.73

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