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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.18, 37,256.70 and 16,385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.18, 37,256.70 and 16,385.64 is: 22,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.18 : 37,256.70 = 16,385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.18/37,256.70 = 16,385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.18x = 37,256.70 × 16,385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.18x = 610,474,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,474,873.79/26,997.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.54

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