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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,797.44, 36,974.64 and 16,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,797.44, 36,974.64 and 16,186.80 is: 22,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,797.44 : 36,974.64 = 16,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,797.44/36,974.64 = 16,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,797.44x = 36,974.64 × 16,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,797.44x = 598,501,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,501,102.75/26,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.26

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