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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,715.44, 36,871.80 and 16,105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,715.44, 36,871.80 and 16,105.88 is: 22,228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,715.44 : 36,871.80 = 16,105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,715.44/36,871.80 = 16,105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,715.44x = 36,871.80 × 16,105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,715.44x = 593,852,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,852,786.18/26,715.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.82

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