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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.34, 36,015.69 and 17,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.34, 36,015.69 and 17,150.08 is: 23,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.34 : 36,015.69 = 17,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.34/36,015.69 = 17,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.34x = 36,015.69 × 17,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.34x = 617,671,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,671,964.76/26,097.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,668.00

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