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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,921.93, 37,151.70 and 16,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,921.93, 37,151.70 and 16,855.92 is: 23,260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,921.93 : 37,151.70 = 16,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,921.93/37,151.70 = 16,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,921.93x = 37,151.70 × 16,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,921.93x = 626,226,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,226,083.06/26,921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.82

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