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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.22, 36,987.24 and 16,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.22, 36,987.24 and 16,196.44 is: 22,347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.22 : 36,987.24 = 16,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.22/36,987.24 = 16,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.22x = 36,987.24 × 16,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.22x = 599,061,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,061,613.43/26,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.86

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