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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.01, 36,947.70 and 16,160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.01, 36,947.70 and 16,160.57 is: 22,302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.01 : 36,947.70 = 16,160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.01/36,947.70 = 16,160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.01x = 36,947.70 × 16,160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.01x = 597,095,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,095,707.45/26,773.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.16

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