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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,723.84, 36,893.52 and 16,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,723.84, 36,893.52 and 16,116 is: 22,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,723.84 : 36,893.52 = 16,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,723.84/36,893.52 = 16,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,723.84x = 36,893.52 × 16,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,723.84x = 594,575,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,575,968.32/26,723.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.90

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