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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.27, 37,059.82 and 16,784.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.27, 37,059.82 and 16,784.84 is: 23,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.27 : 37,059.82 = 16,784.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.27/37,059.82 = 16,784.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.27x = 37,059.82 × 16,784.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.27x = 622,043,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,043,199.82/26,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,155.90

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