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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.73, 36,404.18 and 16,817.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.73, 36,404.18 and 16,817.96 is: 23,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.73 : 36,404.18 = 16,817.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.73/36,404.18 = 16,817.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.73x = 36,404.18 × 16,817.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.73x = 612,243,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,243,958.98/26,377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,210.64

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