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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,783.84, 36,968.88 and 16,706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,783.84, 36,968.88 and 16,706.25 is: 23,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,783.84 : 36,968.88 = 16,706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,783.84/36,968.88 = 16,706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,783.84x = 36,968.88 × 16,706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,783.84x = 617,611,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,611,367.16/26,783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.10

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