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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.30, 36,955.01 and 16,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.30, 36,955.01 and 16,714.36 is: 23,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.30 : 36,955.01 = 16,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.30/36,955.01 = 16,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.30x = 36,955.01 × 16,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.30x = 617,679,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,679,428.92/26,784.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,061.25

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