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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.66, 36,993.68 and 16,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.66, 36,993.68 and 16,195.44 is: 22,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.66 : 36,993.68 = 16,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.66/36,993.68 = 16,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.66x = 36,993.68 × 16,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.66x = 599,128,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,128,843.84/26,807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.17

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