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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,909.06, 37,127.07 and 16,151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,909.06, 37,127.07 and 16,151.13 is: 22,284.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,909.06 : 37,127.07 = 16,151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,909.06/37,127.07 = 16,151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,909.06x = 37,127.07 × 16,151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,909.06x = 599,644,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,644,134.09/26,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.10

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