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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.68, 35,973.63 and 17,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.68, 35,973.63 and 17,127 is: 23,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.68 : 35,973.63 = 17,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.68/35,973.63 = 17,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.68x = 35,973.63 × 17,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.68x = 616,120,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,120,361.01/26,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,629.07

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