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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.21, 37,004.46 and 16,206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.21, 37,004.46 and 16,206.69 is: 22,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.21 : 37,004.46 = 16,206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.21/37,004.46 = 16,206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.21x = 37,004.46 × 16,206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.21x = 599,719,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,719,811.84/26,823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.24

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