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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,893.76, 37,117.28 and 16,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,893.76, 37,117.28 and 16,139.12 is: 22,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,893.76 : 37,117.28 = 16,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,893.76/37,117.28 = 16,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,893.76x = 37,117.28 × 16,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,893.76x = 599,040,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,040,235.99/26,893.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.32

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