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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,806.80, 36,997 and 16,196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,806.80, 36,997 and 16,196.88 is: 22,353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,806.80 : 36,997 = 16,196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,806.80/36,997 = 16,196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,806.80x = 36,997 × 16,196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,806.80x = 599,235,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,235,969.36/26,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.88

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