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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.72, 37,244.76 and 16,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.72, 37,244.76 and 16,383.08 is: 22,604.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.72 : 37,244.76 = 16,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.72/37,244.76 = 16,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.72x = 37,244.76 × 16,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.72x = 610,183,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,183,882.66/26,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,604.66

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