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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.16, 36,376.22 and 17,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.16, 36,376.22 and 17,290.14 is: 23,862.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.16 : 36,376.22 = 17,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.16/36,376.22 = 17,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.16x = 36,376.22 × 17,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.16x = 628,949,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,949,936.47/26,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,862.58

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