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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.54, 37,259.32 and 16,384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.54, 37,259.32 and 16,384.12 is: 22,612.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.54 : 37,259.32 = 16,384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.54/37,259.32 = 16,384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.54x = 37,259.32 × 16,384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.54x = 610,461,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,461,035.89/26,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.57

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