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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.40, 36,991.95 and 16,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.40, 36,991.95 and 16,194.18 is: 22,347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.40 : 36,991.95 = 16,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.40/36,991.95 = 16,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.40x = 36,991.95 × 16,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.40x = 599,054,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,054,296.85/26,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.44

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