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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,957.66, 37,204.86 and 16,347.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,957.66, 37,204.86 and 16,347.26 is: 22,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,957.66 : 37,204.86 = 16,347.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,957.66/37,204.86 = 16,347.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,957.66x = 37,204.86 × 16,347.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,957.66x = 608,197,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,197,519.68/26,957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.21

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