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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.15, 36,965.53 and 16,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.15, 36,965.53 and 16,733.52 is: 23,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.15 : 36,965.53 = 16,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.15/36,965.53 = 16,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.15x = 36,965.53 × 16,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.15x = 618,563,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,563,435.57/26,804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,077.15

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