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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,864.91, 37,076.99 and 16,254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,864.91, 37,076.99 and 16,254.63 is: 22,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,864.91 : 37,076.99 = 16,254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,864.91/37,076.99 = 16,254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,864.91x = 37,076.99 × 16,254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,864.91x = 602,672,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,672,672.69/26,864.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.45

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