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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.84, 37,079.40 and 16,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.84, 37,079.40 and 16,786.24 is: 23,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.84 : 37,079.40 = 16,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.84/37,079.40 = 16,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.84x = 37,079.40 × 16,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.84x = 622,423,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,423,707.46/26,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,169.57

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