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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.60, 36,987.50 and 16,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.60, 36,987.50 and 16,194.20 is: 22,344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.60 : 36,987.50 = 16,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.60/36,987.50 = 16,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.60x = 36,987.50 × 16,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.60x = 598,982,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,982,972.50/26,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.61

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