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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.04, 36,763.80 and 16,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.04, 36,763.80 and 16,560 is: 22,864.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.04 : 36,763.80 = 16,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.04/36,763.80 = 16,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.04x = 36,763.80 × 16,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.04x = 608,808,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,808,528/26,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.30

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