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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.22, 36,997.56 and 16,194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.22, 36,997.56 and 16,194.66 is: 22,353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.22 : 36,997.56 = 16,194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.22/36,997.56 = 16,194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.22x = 36,997.56 × 16,194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.22x = 599,162,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,162,905.03/26,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.31

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