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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.48, 37,003.92 and 16,202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.48, 37,003.92 and 16,202.16 is: 22,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.48 : 37,003.92 = 16,202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.48/37,003.92 = 16,202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.48x = 37,003.92 × 16,202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.48x = 599,543,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,543,432.47/26,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.94

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