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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,971.08, 37,218.72 and 16,899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,971.08, 37,218.72 and 16,899.96 is: 23,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,971.08 : 37,218.72 = 16,899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,971.08/37,218.72 = 16,899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,971.08x = 37,218.72 × 16,899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,971.08x = 628,994,879.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,994,879.25/26,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,321.09

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