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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.22, 37,243.30 and 16,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.22, 37,243.30 and 16,917.80 is: 23,339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.22 : 37,243.30 = 16,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.22/37,243.30 = 16,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.22x = 37,243.30 × 16,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.22x = 630,074,700.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,074,700.74/26,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.37

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