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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,508.78, 36,590.63 and 16,974.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,508.78, 36,590.63 and 16,974.33 is: 23,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,508.78 : 36,590.63 = 16,974.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,508.78/36,590.63 = 16,974.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,508.78x = 36,590.63 × 16,974.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,508.78x = 621,101,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,101,480.87/26,508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,430.03

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