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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.23, 37,070.61 and 16,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.23, 37,070.61 and 16,667.44 is: 22,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.23 : 37,070.61 = 16,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.23/37,070.61 = 16,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.23x = 37,070.61 × 16,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.23x = 617,871,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,871,991.92/26,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.23

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