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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,342.93, 36,383.20 and 17,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,342.93, 36,383.20 and 17,714.12 is: 24,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,342.93 : 36,383.20 = 17,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,342.93/36,383.20 = 17,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,342.93x = 36,383.20 × 17,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,342.93x = 644,496,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,496,144.58/26,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.62

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