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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.51, 36,833.88 and 16,086.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.51, 36,833.88 and 16,086.99 is: 22,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.51 : 36,833.88 = 16,086.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.51/36,833.88 = 16,086.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.51x = 36,833.88 × 16,086.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.51x = 592,546,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,546,259.22/26,691.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.80

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