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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,969.75, 37,217.40 and 16,903.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,969.75, 37,217.40 and 16,903.63 is: 23,326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,969.75 : 37,217.40 = 16,903.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,969.75/37,217.40 = 16,903.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,969.75x = 37,217.40 × 16,903.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,969.75x = 629,109,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,109,167.60/26,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,326.47

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