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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.57, 36,873.32 and 16,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.57, 36,873.32 and 16,644.98 is: 22,977.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.57 : 36,873.32 = 16,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.57/36,873.32 = 16,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.57x = 36,873.32 × 16,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.57x = 613,755,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,755,682.89/26,711.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.15

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