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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,820.91, 36,987.14 and 16,064.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,820.91, 36,987.14 and 16,064.06 is: 22,153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,820.91 : 36,987.14 = 16,064.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,820.91/36,987.14 = 16,064.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,820.91x = 36,987.14 × 16,064.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,820.91x = 594,163,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,163,636.19/26,820.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,153.00

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