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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,801.28, 36,970.56 and 16,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,801.28, 36,970.56 and 16,848 is: 23,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,801.28 : 36,970.56 = 16,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,801.28/36,970.56 = 16,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,801.28x = 36,970.56 × 16,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,801.28x = 622,879,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,879,994.88/26,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.68

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