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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.60, 37,204.31 and 17,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.60, 37,204.31 and 17,897.24 is: 24,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.60 : 37,204.31 = 17,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.60/37,204.31 = 17,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.60x = 37,204.31 × 17,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.60x = 665,854,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,854,602.86/26,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.91

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