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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,986.68, 37,247.85 and 16,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,986.68, 37,247.85 and 16,374.06 is: 22,599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,986.68 : 37,247.85 = 16,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,986.68/37,247.85 = 16,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,986.68x = 37,247.85 × 16,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,986.68x = 609,898,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,898,530.77/26,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,599.98

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