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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,865.78, 37,068.75 and 16,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,865.78, 37,068.75 and 16,255.14 is: 22,428.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,865.78 : 37,068.75 = 16,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,865.78/37,068.75 = 16,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,865.78x = 37,068.75 × 16,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,865.78x = 602,557,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,557,720.88/26,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.45

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