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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,825.67, 37,017.63 and 16,221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,825.67, 37,017.63 and 16,221.15 is: 22,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,825.67 : 37,017.63 = 16,221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,825.67/37,017.63 = 16,221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,825.67x = 37,017.63 × 16,221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,825.67x = 600,468,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,468,528.87/26,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.10

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