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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.40, 36,993.33 and 16,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.40, 36,993.33 and 16,195.18 is: 22,348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.40 : 36,993.33 = 16,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.40/36,993.33 = 16,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.40x = 36,993.33 × 16,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.40x = 599,113,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,113,638.15/26,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.82

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