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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.24, 36,996.14 and 16,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.24, 36,996.14 and 16,193.60 is: 22,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.24 : 36,996.14 = 16,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.24/36,996.14 = 16,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.24x = 36,996.14 × 16,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.24x = 599,100,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,100,692.70/26,803.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.80

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