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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.71, 36,999.77 and 16,198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.71, 36,999.77 and 16,198.29 is: 22,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.71 : 36,999.77 = 16,198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.71/36,999.77 = 16,198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.71x = 36,999.77 × 16,198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.71x = 599,332,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,332,923.40/26,810.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.24

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