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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.22, 36,990.66 and 16,189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.22, 36,990.66 and 16,189.66 is: 22,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.22 : 36,990.66 = 16,189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.22/36,990.66 = 16,189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.22x = 36,990.66 × 16,189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.22x = 598,866,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,866,208.58/26,799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.40

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