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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.20, 36,617.36 and 17,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.20, 36,617.36 and 17,114.80 is: 23,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.20 : 36,617.36 = 17,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.20/36,617.36 = 17,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.20x = 36,617.36 × 17,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.20x = 626,698,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,698,792.93/26,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,610.52

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