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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,783.17, 36,953.47 and 16,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,783.17, 36,953.47 and 16,713.24 is: 23,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,783.17 : 36,953.47 = 16,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,783.17/36,953.47 = 16,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,783.17x = 36,953.47 × 16,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,783.17x = 617,612,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,612,001.25/26,783.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.70

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