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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.98, 36,996.36 and 16,196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.98, 36,996.36 and 16,196.64 is: 22,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.98 : 36,996.36 = 16,196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.98/36,996.36 = 16,196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.98x = 36,996.36 × 16,196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.98x = 599,216,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,216,724.23/26,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.34

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