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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.80, 36,851.46 and 16,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.80, 36,851.46 and 16,098.12 is: 22,212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.80 : 36,851.46 = 16,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.80/36,851.46 = 16,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.80x = 36,851.46 × 16,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.80x = 593,239,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,239,225.26/26,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.21

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