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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.83, 36,867.81 and 16,107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.83, 36,867.81 and 16,107.88 is: 22,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.83 : 36,867.81 = 16,107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.83/36,867.81 = 16,107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.83x = 36,867.81 × 16,107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.83x = 593,862,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,862,259.34/26,714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.69

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