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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.98, 36,951.84 and 16,163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.98, 36,951.84 and 16,163.57 is: 22,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.98 : 36,951.84 = 16,163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.98/36,951.84 = 16,163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.98x = 36,951.84 × 16,163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.98x = 597,273,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,273,467.71/26,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,306.31

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