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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.27, 37,249.78 and 16,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.27, 37,249.78 and 16,384.92 is: 22,607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.27 : 37,249.78 = 16,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.27/37,249.78 = 16,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.27x = 37,249.78 × 16,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.27x = 610,334,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,334,665.32/26,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.27

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