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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,807.98, 36,994.98 and 16,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,807.98, 36,994.98 and 16,195.64 is: 22,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,807.98 : 36,994.98 = 16,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,807.98/36,994.98 = 16,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,807.98x = 36,994.98 × 16,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,807.98x = 599,157,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,157,377.89/26,807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.96

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