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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.54, 37,260.70 and 16,385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.54, 37,260.70 and 16,385.12 is: 22,613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.54 : 37,260.70 = 16,385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.54/37,260.70 = 16,385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.54x = 37,260.70 × 16,385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.54x = 610,521,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,521,040.78/26,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,613.95

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