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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,828.17, 37,021.08 and 16,223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,828.17, 37,021.08 and 16,223.65 is: 22,387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,828.17 : 37,021.08 = 16,223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,828.17/37,021.08 = 16,223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,828.17x = 37,021.08 × 16,223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,828.17x = 600,617,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,617,044.54/26,828.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,387.55

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