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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,715.34, 36,867.72 and 16,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,715.34, 36,867.72 and 16,102.72 is: 22,222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,715.34 : 36,867.72 = 16,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,715.34/36,867.72 = 16,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,715.34x = 36,867.72 × 16,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,715.34x = 593,670,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,670,572.20/26,715.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.09

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