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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,809.58, 36,998.21 and 16,197.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,809.58, 36,998.21 and 16,197.17 is: 22,352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,809.58 : 36,998.21 = 16,197.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,809.58/36,998.21 = 16,197.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,809.58x = 36,998.21 × 16,197.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,809.58x = 599,266,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,266,152.57/26,809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,352.68

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