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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.60, 37,252.59 and 16,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.60, 37,252.59 and 16,923.32 is: 23,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.60 : 37,252.59 = 16,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.60/37,252.59 = 16,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.60x = 37,252.59 × 16,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.60x = 630,437,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,437,501.40/26,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,368.92

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