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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,984.34, 37,261.88 and 16,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,984.34, 37,261.88 and 16,930.06 is: 23,378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,984.34 : 37,261.88 = 16,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,984.34/37,261.88 = 16,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,984.34x = 37,261.88 × 16,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,984.34x = 630,845,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,845,864.11/26,984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,378.22

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