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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.34, 36,998.40 and 16,204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.34, 36,998.40 and 16,204.56 is: 22,359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.34 : 36,998.40 = 16,204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.34/36,998.40 = 16,204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.34x = 36,998.40 × 16,204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.34x = 599,542,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,542,792.70/26,814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.04

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