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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.64, 36,954.93 and 16,696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.64, 36,954.93 and 16,696.13 is: 23,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.64 : 36,954.93 = 16,696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.64/36,954.93 = 16,696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.64x = 36,954.93 × 16,696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.64x = 617,004,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,004,193.26/26,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,045.21

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