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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.34, 36,870.48 and 16,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.34, 36,870.48 and 16,104.72 is: 22,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.34 : 36,870.48 = 16,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.34/36,870.48 = 16,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.34x = 36,870.48 × 16,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.34x = 593,788,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,788,756.67/26,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.85

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