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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.74, 35,976.87 and 17,697.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.74, 35,976.87 and 17,697.66 is: 24,398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.74 : 35,976.87 = 17,697.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.74/35,976.87 = 17,697.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.74x = 35,976.87 × 17,697.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.74x = 636,706,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,706,413.12/26,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.86

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