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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.20, 36,970.08 and 16,174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.20, 36,970.08 and 16,174.56 is: 22,309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.20 : 36,970.08 = 16,174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.20/36,970.08 = 16,174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.20x = 36,970.08 × 16,174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.20x = 597,974,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,974,777.16/26,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.83

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