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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.73, 36,998.78 and 16,198.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.73, 36,998.78 and 16,198.38 is: 22,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.73 : 36,998.78 = 16,198.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.73/36,998.78 = 16,198.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.73x = 36,998.78 × 16,198.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.73x = 599,320,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,320,216.98/26,810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.74

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