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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.34, 36,143.81 and 17,252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.34, 36,143.81 and 17,252.53 is: 23,792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.34 : 36,143.81 = 17,252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.34/36,143.81 = 17,252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.34x = 36,143.81 × 17,252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.34x = 623,572,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,572,080.08/26,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,792.89

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