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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,973.54, 37,217.16 and 16,362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,973.54, 37,217.16 and 16,362.90 is: 22,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,973.54 : 37,217.16 = 16,362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,973.54/37,217.16 = 16,362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,973.54x = 37,217.16 × 16,362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,973.54x = 608,980,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,980,667.36/26,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,576.96

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