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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.68, 36,866.28 and 16,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.68, 36,866.28 and 16,101.52 is: 22,220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.68 : 36,866.28 = 16,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.68/36,866.28 = 16,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.68x = 36,866.28 × 16,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.68x = 593,603,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,603,144.75/26,714.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.11

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