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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217.54, 36,138.06 and 17,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217.54, 36,138.06 and 17,717.04 is: 24,421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217.54 : 36,138.06 = 17,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217.54/36,138.06 = 17,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217.54x = 36,138.06 × 17,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217.54x = 640,259,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,259,454.54/26,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.03

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