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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,993.86, 37,235.92 and 16,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,993.86, 37,235.92 and 16,231.24 is: 22,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,993.86 : 37,235.92 = 16,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,993.86/37,235.92 = 16,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,993.86x = 37,235.92 × 16,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,993.86x = 604,385,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,385,154.14/26,993.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.73

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