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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.97, 37,011.67 and 16,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.97, 37,011.67 and 16,214.18 is: 22,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.97 : 37,011.67 = 16,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.97/37,011.67 = 16,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.97x = 37,011.67 × 16,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.97x = 600,113,879.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,113,879.48/26,823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.30

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