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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.74, 37,255.08 and 16,925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.74, 37,255.08 and 16,925.78 is: 23,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.74 : 37,255.08 = 16,925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.74/37,255.08 = 16,925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.74x = 37,255.08 × 16,925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.74x = 630,571,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,571,287.96/26,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.45

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