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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,804.73, 36,966.31 and 16,734.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,804.73, 36,966.31 and 16,734.09 is: 23,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,804.73 : 36,966.31 = 16,734.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,804.73/36,966.31 = 16,734.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,804.73x = 36,966.31 × 16,734.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,804.73x = 618,597,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,597,516.67/26,804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,077.92

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