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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.84, 36,990.81 and 16,199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.84, 36,990.81 and 16,199.06 is: 22,351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.84 : 36,990.81 = 16,199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.84/36,990.81 = 16,199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.84x = 36,990.81 × 16,199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.84x = 599,216,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,216,165.68/26,808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.44

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