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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.80, 36,999.76 and 16,198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.80, 36,999.76 and 16,198.88 is: 22,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.80 : 36,999.76 = 16,198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.80/36,999.76 = 16,198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.80x = 36,999.76 × 16,198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.80x = 599,354,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,354,672.27/26,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.64

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