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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.83, 36,866.43 and 16,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.83, 36,866.43 and 16,106.88 is: 22,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.83 : 36,866.43 = 16,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.83/36,866.43 = 16,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.83x = 36,866.43 × 16,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.83x = 593,803,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,803,164.04/26,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.31

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