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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,812.23, 36,995.52 and 16,202.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,812.23, 36,995.52 and 16,202.43 is: 22,356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,812.23 : 36,995.52 = 16,202.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,812.23/36,995.52 = 16,202.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,812.23x = 36,995.52 × 16,202.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,812.23x = 599,417,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,417,323.11/26,812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.12

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