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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.06, 37,197.17 and 17,892.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.06, 37,197.17 and 17,892.23 is: 24,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.06 : 37,197.17 = 17,892.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.06/37,197.17 = 17,892.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.06x = 37,197.17 × 17,892.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.06x = 665,540,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,540,135.00/26,967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.74

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