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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.08, 37,004.42 and 16,201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.08, 37,004.42 and 16,201.67 is: 22,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.08 : 37,004.42 = 16,201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.08/37,004.42 = 16,201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.08x = 37,004.42 × 16,201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.08x = 599,533,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,533,256.86/26,814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.90

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