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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.34, 36,995.11 and 16,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.34, 36,995.11 and 16,194.92 is: 22,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.34 : 36,995.11 = 16,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.34/36,995.11 = 16,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.34x = 36,995.11 × 16,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.34x = 599,132,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,132,757.13/26,807.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.58

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