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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.84, 37,145.76 and 16,156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.84, 37,145.76 and 16,156.32 is: 22,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.84 : 37,145.76 = 16,156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.84/37,145.76 = 16,156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.84x = 37,145.76 × 16,156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.84x = 600,138,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,138,785.20/26,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.49

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