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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.34, 37,013.58 and 16,215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.34, 37,013.58 and 16,215.57 is: 22,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.34 : 37,013.58 = 16,215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.34/37,013.58 = 16,215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.34x = 37,013.58 × 16,215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.34x = 600,196,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,196,297.44/26,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.23

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