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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.73, 37,071.30 and 16,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.73, 37,071.30 and 16,667.94 is: 22,997.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.73 : 37,071.30 = 16,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.73/37,071.30 = 16,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.73x = 37,071.30 × 16,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.73x = 617,902,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,902,120.78/26,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.93

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