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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,999.74, 37,257.84 and 16,927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,999.74, 37,257.84 and 16,927.78 is: 23,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,999.74 : 37,257.84 = 16,927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,999.74/37,257.84 = 16,927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,999.74x = 37,257.84 × 16,927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,999.74x = 630,692,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,692,518.80/26,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.21

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