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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,983.77, 37,212.53 and 17,893.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,983.77, 37,212.53 and 17,893.17 is: 24,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,983.77 : 37,212.53 = 17,893.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,983.77/37,212.53 = 17,893.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,983.77x = 37,212.53 × 17,893.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,983.77x = 665,850,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,850,035.95/26,983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.95

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