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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.49, 36,993.87 and 16,194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.49, 36,993.87 and 16,194.07 is: 22,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.49 : 36,993.87 = 16,194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.49/36,993.87 = 16,194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.49x = 36,993.87 × 16,194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.49x = 599,081,227.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,081,227.87/26,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.37

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