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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.84, 36,999.06 and 16,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.84, 36,999.06 and 16,205.04 is: 22,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.84 : 36,999.06 = 16,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.84/36,999.06 = 16,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.84x = 36,999.06 × 16,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.84x = 599,571,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,571,247.26/26,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.68

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