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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,817.68, 37,007.52 and 16,205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,817.68, 37,007.52 and 16,205.48 is: 22,363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,817.68 : 37,007.52 = 16,205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,817.68/37,007.52 = 16,205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,817.68x = 37,007.52 × 16,205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,817.68x = 599,724,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,724,625.21/26,817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.03

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