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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.32, 36,996.96 and 16,197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.32, 36,996.96 and 16,197.48 is: 22,355.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.32 : 36,996.96 = 16,197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.32/36,996.96 = 16,197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.32x = 36,996.96 × 16,197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.32x = 599,257,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,257,519.66/26,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.08

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