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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,813.99, 36,991.74 and 16,197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,813.99, 36,991.74 and 16,197.47 is: 22,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,813.99 : 36,991.74 = 16,197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,813.99/36,991.74 = 16,197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,813.99x = 36,991.74 × 16,197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,813.99x = 599,172,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,172,522.29/26,813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,345.52

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