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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.34, 37,260.50 and 16,929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.34, 37,260.50 and 16,929.06 is: 23,376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.34 : 37,260.50 = 16,929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.34/37,260.50 = 16,929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.34x = 37,260.50 × 16,929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.34x = 630,785,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,785,240.13/26,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,376.84

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