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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.98, 37,245.69 and 16,919.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.98, 37,245.69 and 16,919.55 is: 23,341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.98 : 37,245.69 = 16,919.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.98/37,245.69 = 16,919.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.98x = 37,245.69 × 16,919.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.98x = 630,180,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,180,314.24/26,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.76

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