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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,861.67, 37,057.61 and 16,783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,861.67, 37,057.61 and 16,783.24 is: 23,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,861.67 : 37,057.61 = 16,783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,861.67/37,057.61 = 16,783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,861.67x = 37,057.61 × 16,783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,861.67x = 621,946,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,946,762.46/26,861.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.69

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