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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.60, 36,993.02 and 16,198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.60, 36,993.02 and 16,198.20 is: 22,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.60 : 36,993.02 = 16,198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.60/36,993.02 = 16,198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.60x = 36,993.02 × 16,198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.60x = 599,220,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,220,336.56/26,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.13

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