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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,811.72, 37,007.91 and 16,202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,811.72, 37,007.91 and 16,202.16 is: 22,363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,811.72 : 37,007.91 = 16,202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,811.72/37,007.91 = 16,202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,811.72x = 37,007.91 × 16,202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,811.72x = 599,608,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,608,079.09/26,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.66

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