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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,947.36, 37,210.88 and 16,893.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,947.36, 37,210.88 and 16,893.12 is: 23,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,947.36 : 37,210.88 = 16,893.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,947.36/37,210.88 = 16,893.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,947.36x = 37,210.88 × 16,893.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,947.36x = 628,607,861.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,607,861.15/26,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.25

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