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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,874.60, 37,080.92 and 16,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,874.60, 37,080.92 and 16,264 is: 22,440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,874.60 : 37,080.92 = 16,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,874.60/37,080.92 = 16,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,874.60x = 37,080.92 × 16,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,874.60x = 603,084,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,084,042.22/26,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.67

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