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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,637.53, 36,773.10 and 16,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,637.53, 36,773.10 and 16,569.21 is: 22,873.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,637.53 : 36,773.10 = 16,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,637.53/36,773.10 = 16,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,637.53x = 36,773.10 × 16,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,637.53x = 609,301,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,301,216.25/26,637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,873.79

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